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9/11 Tributes Highlighted at Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas
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9/11 Honours at the Convention
During the Republican Party’s midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, an honour guard performed a solemn bell salute to remember the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Emergency responders and military personnel stood in silence as the crowd, gathered to support GOP candidates for the upcoming midterm elections, observed the tribute.
Historical Context and the 25-Year Milestone
The ceremony coincided with the eve of the 25th anniversary of the attacks, a milestone that has prompted nationwide commemorations. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum announced a separate ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial plaza in Manhattan, where families will read aloud the names of the 2,983 people killed in the September 11 attacks and those who died in the February 26, 1993 World Trade Center bombing. The museum also said it will add a seventh moment of silence to honour victims who have suffered long-term health effects.
Official Statements & Responses
President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Welles Crowther, a volunteer firefighter who died rescuing others in the South Tower. “Today, in honor of his incredible bravery and all of the other countless unknown acts of heroism that day, it is my privilege to award the very special, the highest honor that we give, highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. We want to award that to Welles and Welles' family,” — Donald Trump, of US president
U.S.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas posted on X that the attacks “changed the course of history” and affirmed Europe’s continued commitment to strong U.S. ties. London Mayor Sadiq Khan expressed “love and solidarity” with New York.
Data & Statistics
- 2,983 victims of the September 11 attacks were named for remembrance.
- 2,977 illuminated drones formed the skyline of the Twin Towers in a night-time display over New York Harbor.
- The attacks involved 19 al-Qaeda hijackers who seized four commercial airliners, striking the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania.
Upcoming Commemorations
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to visit the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the Pennsylvania crash site the day after the convention. The museum’s Manhattan ceremony and the added moment of silence are planned for the anniversary weekend.
