Bidens and former presidents celebrate 9/11 anniversary

President BidenJoe BidenPoll: Voters divided over whether they think Biden was trying to score political points with Afghanistan pullout Kansas approves use of M in federal funds to increase nurses’ wages CONTINUED and first lady Jill bidenJill Biden Biden Marks 9/11 Anniversary with Message Acknowledging Lives Lost The Hill’s 12:30 p.m. report: Biden expresses frustration with unvaccinated Americans Biden to GOP governors planning lawsuits for vaccine mandate: ” Expect “MORE attended a ceremony Saturday marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks at Ground Zero in New York City.

They were joined by other former presidents and elected officials, including former Presidents Obama and Clinton, former secretary of state and first lady Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham Clinton Why is Biden reluctant to challenge China as East Asia’s main trading partner? Howard Stern tears up vaccine opponents: “F — their freedom, I want my freedom to live” New Hampshire Democrat wins GOP seat in State House MORE, former first lady Michelle obamaMichelle LeVaughn Robinson Obama’s portrait of Breonna Taylor takes center stage in Smithsonian’s new exhibit Jill Biden resuming in-person teaching at Virginia Community College The Civil Rights Museum in honor of Michelle Obama of the poor MORE and former mayor of New York Michael bloombergMichael Bloomberg The 9/11 Tragedy – An Inflection Point in American History Democratic Donors Are Reluctant to Engage in Mid-Term Fighting in Florida How US Withdrawal from Afghanistan Endangers the World MORE. After Biden arrived at the ceremony, he was seen speaking briefly with the Senate Majority Leader Charles schumerChuck Schumer Why is Biden reluctant to challenge China as East Asia’s main trading partner? Retail Group Supports Corporate Minimum Tax, Increased IRS Enforcement House Democrats Introduce Clean Electricity Transition Plan PLUS (DN.Y.).

Several other government officials and current and former elected officials, including the Speaker of the House Nancy PelosiNancy Pelosi Democrats plead with Senate parliamentarian for 8 million green cards Democrats must stop using January 6 committee to advance its witch hunt (D-California), Governor of New York. Kathy hochulKathy HochulOvernight Energy & Environment – Spotlight on solar power Hochul signs law requiring zero-emission passenger vehicles by 2035 Five big questions after millions lose federal unemployment assistance MORE (D), Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy (D), current Mayor of New York Bill de BlasioBill de BlasioMacy’s to resume Thanksgiving parade with masks and vaccines De Blasio announces new measures following deadly flooding in New York Presented by Schneider Electric – Overnight Equilibrium / Sustainability – Mars rover drills first successful sample MORE (D), FBI Director Christopher Wray and Attorney General Merrick garlandMerrick GarlandBreyer Calls High Court Decision on Texas Abortion Law “Very, Very, Very Bad” attended the ceremony, according to the White House.

The solemn ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial began with an honor guard representing the New York City Police and Fire Department and the Port Authority Police Department.

The families of those who died in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001 read the names of the 2,977 people lost during the moving ceremony, which began at 8:40 a.m. Saturday morning. The ceremony also recalls the six lives lost in the February 26, 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center.

Participants observed moments of silence at 8:46 am when the first plane struck the north tower of the World Trade Center; at 9:03 am, when the second aircraft struck the south tower; at 9:37 a.m., when the plane struck the Pentagon; at 9:59 a.m., time of the fall of the South Tower on September 11, 2001; at 10:03 am, when Flight 93 crashed in an empty field near Shanksville, PA; and at 10:28 am, the time of the fall of the North Tower on September 11, 2001. Bruce Springsteen performed “I’ll See You in My Dreams” from New Jersey after the second moment of silence just after 9:00 am.

The President and the First Lady left the memorial just before 10 a.m. to travel to Shanksville to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony commemorating those who died on Flight 93 at the memorial site. Biden will later return to Washington, DC, to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Pentagon.

Biden is not scheduled to speak today Saturday, but instead released a video statement on Friday acknowledging the lives lost in the deadliest attack in U.S. history that took place there. 20 years ago and calling for national unity.

“For me, this is the central message of September 11. It is that to our most vulnerable, in the push and pull of all that makes us human and the core of America’s soul, unity is our greatest strength. Unity doesn’t mean we have to believe the same, but we have to have fundamental respect and faith in each other and in this nation, ”Biden said in the six-minute video.

“This is the task before us, not only to lead by example of our power, but to lead by the power of our example. And I know we can, ”he added.

Vice President Harris will deliver remarks at the Shanksville Memorial later Saturday morning. Former President George W. Bush, who was President at the time of the 2001 terrorist attacks, will also speak.

“What happened on Flight 93 tells us so much. About the courage of those on board, who gave their all. About the determination of the first responders, who risked it all. About the resilience of the American people. 20th anniversary, on this solemn day of remembrance, we must challenge ourselves, yes, to look back, ”Harris will say, according to excerpts from his prepared remarks provided by the White House.“ For the sake of our children. For the sake of their children. And for this reason, we must also look to the future. We must also look to the future. “

“Because at the end of the day, that’s what the 40 were fighting for: their future. And ours,” Harris said. “In the days following September 11, 2001, we were all reminded that unity is possible in America. We were also reminded that unity is imperative in America. It is essential to our shared prosperity, our national security and our standing in the world. “

Other officials, such as the Secretary of Defense Lloyd AustinLloyd AustinThe Hill’s Morning Report – Brought to you by Facebook – Biden Blames the Unvaccinated: “Costing Us All” Defense and National Security: Air Force Report Reveals Gender and Race Disparities Austin and Milley will testify on withdrawal from Afghanistan PLUS and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, President Gen. Marc MilleyMark Milley Defense and National Security: Air Force report reveals gender and racial disparities Austin and Milley to testify on withdrawal from Afghanistan Biden debacle in Afghanistan will cast a shadow over transatlantic security MORE, participated in a ceremony Saturday morning at the Pentagon and recognized the sacrifice of the military personnel who fought in the war in Afghanistan which was precipitated by the attacks of September 11.

“As Secretary of Defense and veteran of the war in Afghanistan, let me reiterate how much we owe to all who fought and to all who fell while serving our country in Afghanistan,” said Austin in remarks. “As the years go by, we need to make sure that all of our fellow Americans know and understand what happened here on September 11, in Manhattan and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. It is our responsibility to remember this and it is our duty to defend democracy. “

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Update: 10:15 a.m.