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25th anniversary 9/11 commemorations set across U.S.

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 7:49 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Communities commemorate

Communities across the United States will hold 25th-anniversary 9/11 commemorations throughout September 2026.
New York City families will attend a private ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial Plaza on Sept. 11, reading 2,983 names.
The Tribute in Light will project two beams over New York City’s night sky on Sept. 11.
The Yankees–Mets game on Sept. 11 will feature a 6:30 p.m. ceremony honoring first responders and 9/11 victims.

Summary

Americans Prioritize 9/11

Ipsos poll finds roughly half of U.S. adults cite 9/11 as their most important historic event.
About two-thirds of respondents say the attacks impacted the nation a great deal.
Only one-in-ten Americans plan any personal commemoration activity for the 25th anniversary.
Seven-in-ten who will mark the day plan a moment of silence.
Polls show under-35 adults favor COVID-19 as defining, while about one-third still name 9/11.

History

Historical Context

The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Shanksville claimed 2,977 victims and reshaped U.S. security policy. The Federal Emergency Management Agency mobilized 125,000 personnel, while President George W. Bush declared a global war on terror within weeks. Today's 25th-anniversary ceremonies—NYC’s 9/11 Memorial Plaza reading 2,983 names and the Yankees-Mets tribute—mirror the nation-wide remembrance sparked in 2001. The enduring impact fuels polling that shows 52% of Americans still view 9/11 as the defining historic event, guiding future memorial policies.

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Communities commemorate

Communities across the United States will hold 25th-anniversary 9/11 commemorations throughout September 2026.
New York City families will attend a private ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial Plaza on Sept. 11, reading 2,983 names.
The Tribute in Light will project two beams over New York City’s night sky on Sept. 11.
The Yankees–Mets game on Sept. 11 will feature a 6:30 p.m. ceremony honoring first responders and 9/11 victims.

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