Today is the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, when terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger planes, crashing two into New York’s Twin Towers and killing 2,977 people.
Another plane hit the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia, and the fourth plane crashed into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after the passengers on board attempted to retake the cockpit and overcome the hijackers.
Since the attacks, the US has created over 1,100 memorials across all 50 states where visitors can reflect and honor those who died.
Communities have also developed traditions and ceremonies to mark the anniversary. Visitor numbers can vary…
