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Twenty years have passed since the 9/11 attacks by Al-Qaeda in the United States, but the fallout remains painful for AmericansNEW YORK - America marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11 on Saturday with solemn ceremonies given added poignancy by the recent chaotic withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and return to power of the Taliban.
In a video posted on the eve of the anniversary, Biden urged Americans to show unity,"our greatest strength." Six moments of silence will be observed, corresponding with the times the two World Trade Center towers were struck, and fell, and the moments the Pentagon was attacked and Flight 93 crashed. But the Taliban who once sheltered bin Laden are back ruling Afghanistan, the mighty US military humiliated. In Guantanamo Bay, accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other men continue to await trial, nine years after charges were filed.
Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will stop at each of these places on Saturday to"honor and memorialize the lives lost," the White House said. The 'Tribute in Light' public art installation commemorates the 9/11 2001 terrorist attacks that destroyed the Twin TowersThe president had planned for this to be a pivotal day in his nearly eight-month-old presidency.
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