Patriot Day 2025, the 24th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks

Proclamation 10970 of September 11, 2025 Patriot Day 2025, the 24th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks A Proclamation September 11, 2001, will forever live in the collective consciousness of those who witnessed four commercial jetliners converted into weapons of terror to target innocent Americans on a beautiful Tuesday morning in September, 24 years ago. At 8:46 a.m., the first plane—Flight 11 from Boston, Massachusetts—hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Seventeen minutes later, at 9:03 a.m., Flight 175, also from Boston, struck the South Tower. At 9:37 a.m., Flight 77 from Washington, DC, smashed into the Pentagon. Twenty-two minutes later, the South Tower collapsed, and shortly thereafter the North Tower fell with it. Ultimately, 2,753 people perished in New York City and 184 perished in Arlington, Virginia. Hearts sank as word started to spread. There was one plane still unaccounted for—Flight 93 from Newark, New Jersey—slowly advancing toward the heart of Washington, DC, carrying 40 innocent souls. In the face of certain death, these ordinary men and women devised an extraordinary plan to deny evil another victory. Their final act was to say a last goodbye to their loved ones, some leaving voicemails that can still be heard today. With the rallying cry, “Let's roll,” they stormed the cockpit to overcome the terrorists, forcing the plane to crash in a field in southwestern Pennsylvania. Their bravery saved countless lives and preserved our Nation's capital as a symbol of the enduring strength of our Republic. Their uncommon courage will never be forgotten, and the hallowed ground in Pennsylvania, their final destination, serves as a lasting reminder that the United States will never yield to forces of evil. The terrorist attacks of September 11 not only sparked fury but also a groundswell of patriotism, renewing our unity, reinvigorating American pride, and demonstrating that, in the wake of unimagin…