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The news report covers the nationwide commemorations marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, detailing the solemn ceremonies, schedules, and tributes planned across key memorial sites:Lower Manhattan (Ground Zero)

• Ceremony Schedule: The annual commemoration at the 9/11 Memorial Plaza begins at 8:30 AM EDT, where families gather to read the names of the 2,977 victims of the 2001 attacks and the six people killed in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
• Seven Moments of Silence: For this milestone 25th anniversary, a seventh moment of silence was added to the traditional six. The first six mark when each tower was struck, when each collapsed, when the Pentagon was hit, and when Flight 93 crashed. The new seventh moment specifically honors the thousands who died in the years since from toxic exposure and 9/11-related illnesses. The first moment of silence is observed at 8:46 AM EDT (marking the impact on the North Tower).
• Tribute in Light: At dusk, the twin beams of light are projected into the sky above Lower Manhattan to symbolize the fallen Twin Towers, alongside landmarks across the region illuminated in blue.
• Attendees: The ceremony maintains its tradition of no political speeches, though notable figures in attendance include Vice President JD Vance, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama.

The Pentagon (Arlington, Virginia)

• Ceremony Schedule: The Pentagon observance begins at 9:00 AM EDT, featuring a reading of the names of the 184 victims killed on American Airlines Flight 77 and inside the building.
• Address: President Donald Trump delivers remarks commemorating the anniversary at the Pentagon Memorial.

Flight 93 National Memorial (Shanksville, Pennsylvania)

• Morning & Afternoon Services: An 8:30 AM EDT morning gathering opens with the reading of the 40 passengers’ and crew members’ names, followed by the ringing of the Bells of Remembrance. An afternoon ceremony features keynote addresses and a wreath-laying at the Wall of Names.