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U.S. Marks 9/11’s 25th Anniversary With Nationwide Events

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 11:51 AM UTC · How we work

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The United States held nationwide events in September 2026 to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
The attacks killed 2,977 victims and injured thousands, excluding the 19 hijackers.
The attacks prompted the United States to create the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration.
A 2021 Pew study found 78% of U.S. adults said Muslims faced a lot or some discrimination.

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The United States held nationwide events in September 2026 to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
The attacks killed 2,977 victims and injured thousands, excluding the 19 hijackers.
The attacks prompted the United States to create the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration.
A 2021 Pew study found 78% of U.S. adults said Muslims faced a lot or some discrimination.