20th Anniversary of 9/11

On the 20th anniversary of the tragic September 11 attacks, US leaders came together to promote unity and relinquish the anguish of families of those affected. The US President Joe Biden visited three sites of the hijacked plane crashes, as he made rounds to the first responders. Along with President Biden, former President Bill Clinton and Barack Obama visited the site of the World Trade Center, side-by-side wearing a blue ribbon. In Shanksville, Pennsylvania, former US President George W. Bush and Vice President Kamala Harris made a speech, commemorating those fallen and the danger of terror in the 21st century. Former President Bush called out domestic terrorism as vital to be resolved, “We have seen growing evidence that the dangers to our country can come, not only across borders but from violence that gathers within.” As he warned the dangers of domestic terrorism, he added that the United States is going to struggle to achieve unity, “When it comes to the unity of America, those days seem distant from our own.” After former President Bush gave his remark, Vice President Kamala Harris promoted the power of unity, “If we do the hard work of working together as Americans, if we remain united in purpose, we will be prepared for whatever comes next.” While many former presidents attended 9/11 commemorative events, former President Donald J. Trump attended a boxing match as a commentator. After the event, President Trump visited the local Manhattan firefighters and police officers and encouraged them. Just as the 20th anniversary approached, the Afghanistan withdrawal led former President Bush to disapprove of the withdrawal, while former President Trump criticized the Biden administration for the poor withdrawal. Even with pandemic and political tensions high, America and the world came together to commemorate 9/11. Never forget.