President Trump, VP Vance to Attend Separate Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremonies
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will attend a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony at the Pentagon, while Vice President Vance joins past presidents at Ground Zero in New York City to honor victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks.
South Bend Elkhart, IN, September 11, 2026 —
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are scheduled to attend a remembrance ceremony at the Pentagon on September 11 to honor the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks. Concurrently, Vice President Mike Pence will be present at Ground Zero in New York City for a separate commemoration. He is expected to join former presidents at the site where the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center once stood.
The observances mark the anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, when coordinated terrorist attacks claimed the lives of thousands of Americans. The ceremonies aim to pay tribute to those lost and to reflect on the impact of that day on the nation.
Details regarding the specific timing of President Trump’s attendance at the Pentagon were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the summary did not specify which past presidents Vice President Pence will join at Ground Zero. The locations of these commemorative events are significant: the Pentagon, one of the targets of the 2001 attacks, and Ground Zero, the epicenter of the devastation in New York City.
These annual ceremonies serve as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made and the resilience demonstrated in the aftermath of the attacks. Both the Pentagon and Ground Zero are sites of deep historical and emotional significance for the United States, drawing national attention each year on this date. The summary did not indicate any other scheduled participants or specific details about the programs for these events.
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