Trump to attend Pentagon’s 9/11 memorial
Share this @internewscast.com

President Donald Trump, alongside first lady Melania Trump, is scheduled to participate in a traditional flag ceremony at the Pentagon this Thursday. This event commemorates 24 years since the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

will stream Trump’s expected remarks at the ceremony, set for 8:45 a.m. EDT.

This ceremony pays tribute to the 184 individuals—both service members and civilians—who lost their lives when an aircraft was deliberately crashed into the U.S. military headquarters. The day’s activities started at sunrise with the display of the American flag, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was present.

Similar remembrance events are being held in New York City and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, which were also sites of the September 11 attacks. In total, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in this coordinated assault.

In New York, family members of those who perished at the World Trade Center will come together at Memorial Plaza at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Here, six moments of silence will be held, and the names of victims will be read aloud. The affiliate WPIX is set to stream the ceremony live.

Meanwhile, the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville will host its annual service at 9:45 a.m. EDT on Thursday. This ceremony will be available to view via a live stream from the local affiliate WTAJ.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Zelenskyy Announces Upcoming Russia-Ukraine Negotiations Set for Next Week

KYIV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that the forthcoming peace…

Ex-Sierra Club Foundation Leader Files Lawsuit, Alleges Racism Impedes Environmental Goals

NEW YORK – What appeared to be a prestigious opportunity to spearhead…

Capturing Winter Magic: Heartwarming Photos of Families and Their Pets Enjoying the Snow

On a chilly Sunday in Johnson City, Tennessee, the Tri-Cities region transformed…

NASA Launches Historic Practice Countdown for First Crewed Moon Mission in Over Half a Century

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This past Saturday, NASA commenced a critical two-day…

Star-Studded Pre-Grammy Gala Dazzles with HUNTR/X, Art Garfunkel, and Clipse Under Clive Davis’s Legendary Hosting

In Los Angeles, the music industry mourned the loss of a legendary…

Westminster Dog Show 150th Anniversary: Essential Insights for Attendees

NEW YORK – The time has come for the nation’s most dedicated…

Chaka Khan, Cher, Whitney Houston, and Fela Kuti Honored with Prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards

LOS ANGELES – In a heartfelt celebration of musical legends, Chaka Khan,…

Frigid Temperatures Persist as Snow Subsides: Sunny Skies Expected Sunday Afternoon

A Winter Storm Warning remains active until 1 a.m. on Sunday, according…

Trump Announces U.S. Initiates Dialogue with Cuba Amid Plans to Reduce Oil Supply

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States is initiating conversations…

Surprising Sunday Closures: Discover Which Tri-Cities Churches Are Taking a Pause This February

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A number of local churches have opted…

Remembering Demond Wilson: Beloved ‘Sanford and Son’ Star Passes Away at 79

Demond Wilson, the beloved actor who rose to fame in the 1970s…

Unveiled Documents Intensify Scrutiny on Prince Andrew’s Ties to Epstein

In a fresh wave of scandal, Britain’s royal family finds itself facing…