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Trump to Speak at Pentagon on Sept. 11 Anniversary

9/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump will speak at the Pentagon on September 11, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary.
Vice President JD Vance will attend the World Trade Center ceremony in Lower Manhattan.
Other administration officials will travel to Shanksville, Pennsylvania, for the memorial ceremony.
Reports said Trump chose the Pentagon because the New York ceremony bars politicians from speaking.

History

Historical Context

On February 26 1993 a van bomb detonated beneath the North Tower, killing six and injuring 1,042, prompting the Port Authority to install vehicle barriers, ID tags and surveillance that later guided evacuation during the September 11 attacks. A 1995 memorial fountain honored the victims, and the 2026 Pentagon and World Trade Center ceremonies recall that legacy of heightened security.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump will speak at the Pentagon on September 11, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary.
Vice President JD Vance will attend the World Trade Center ceremony in Lower Manhattan.
Other administration officials will travel to Shanksville, Pennsylvania, for the memorial ceremony.
Reports said Trump chose the Pentagon because the New York ceremony bars politicians from speaking.

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