The United States commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 al-Qaida attacks on Friday. Memorial rituals took place nationwide, including wreath-laying, flag-flying, moments of silence, vigils, and the reading of names to remember the dead, the initial shock, and the sweeping consequences of the attacks on U.S. symbols of might and prosperity.
In New York, the anniversary was marked by a poignant ceremony featuring searing criticism from victims' relatives who expressed sentiments such as having "no justice." The official commemoration also drew attention for the absence of President Donald Trump, who made an unusual move to pay his respects separately.
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