During this day of contemplation and remembrance, President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle marked the 11th
anniversary of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks. Surrounded by White
House staff, the Obamas walked onto the South Lawn at the time the first
aeroplane hit the World Trade Centre. Ceremonies were also held in New York,
Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon for people who wished to remember the horrific
scenes and commemorate the heroic acts that were carried out on September 11,
2001.
“When the history books are written, the true
legacy of 9/11 will not be one of fear or hate or division. It will be a safer
world; a stronger nation; and a people more united than ever before.” ~ President Obama
“On this day, we honor the memories and the
lives of those who were killed and the families who will never forget them. We
also honor the first responders who bravely put themselves in harm’s way – many
of whom never returned home. It is also our obligation and our duty to make
sure that we will always remember.”
~ Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York
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