Twenty-five years have passed since the morning of September 11, 2001, an ordinary Tuesday that became one of the most defining and devastating days...

Twenty-five years have passed since the morning of September 11, 2001, an ordinary Tuesday that became one of the most defining and devastating days in American history. The attacks carried out by al‑Qaeda, a violent extremist organization responsible for immense loss of life and suffering, claimed nearly 3,000 lives and forever altered the nation’s sense of security, unity, and purpose. A quarter-century later, the memories remain vivid, the grief still echoes, and the legacy of courage continues to inspire.A Nation Changed in an InstantAt 8:46 a.m., the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Minutes later, the South Tower was hit. The Pentagon was attacked soon after, and the passengers of...