Memorial services were held at Ground Zero in New York, the Pentagon, Shanksville, Pennsylvania and in cities and towns across America to mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack. All the living presidents except for Donald Trump, took part in ceremonies. Former President Bush lamented a changed America over the last 20 years in a speech in Shanksville.
“In the weeks and months following the 9/11 attacks, I was proud to lead an amazing, resilient, united people. When it comes to the unity of America, those days seem distant from our own,” Bush said in a speech this morning.
The White House released a video message from President Biden to the families of those lost that day.
“To the families of the 2,977 people from more than 90 nations killed on September 11 in New York City, Arlington, Virginia and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the thousands more who were injured, America and the world commemorate you and your loved ones. The pieces of your soul,” Biden said.
The President and First Lady Jill Biden will visit all three sites where Americans died.