Joe Biden to mark 22nd anniversary of 9/11 attacks at memorial event in Alaska

Michael Collins, USA TODAY
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WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden will mark the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington at a memorial ceremony in Alaska with members of the military, first responders and their families, the White House said Monday.

The commemoration will take place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage and is expected to include units from the Air Force, the Army, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserves and others.

Biden will stop in Alaska while returning from the Group of 20, or G-20, summit of world leaders in New Delhi, India.

Before arriving in Alaska, Biden plans to travel to Hanoi, Vietnam, on Sept. 10 and meet with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other key leaders to discuss ways to deepen cooperation between the United States and Vietnam, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.

The leaders will explore opportunities to promote the growth of a technology-focused Vietnamese economy, expand ties through education exchanges and workforce development programs, combat climate change and increase peace, prosperity and stability in the region, Jean-Pierre said.

President Joe Biden will mark the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington at a memorial ceremony in Alaska.
President Joe Biden will mark the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington at a memorial ceremony in Alaska.

Nearly 3,000 people died when terrorists hijacked planes and flew them into the World Trade Center’s twin towers in New York City and the Pentagon outside of Washington on Sept. 11, 2001. Another hijacked plane believed to be headed for the U.S. Capitol crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, killing all 44 people on board.

Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff will participate in a commemoration ceremony at National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York City.

First lady Jill Biden will lay a wreath at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial to honor the lives lost on 9/11.

Michael Collins covers the White House. Follow him on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, @mcollinsNEWS.

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