Around the U.S., ceremonies commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11th terror attacks in New York and at the Pentagon.

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We listen back to interviews recorded in the aftermath of Sept. 11, with a particular focus on stories of survival and loss at the World Trade Center, and some reflections in poetry and music.

NPR reflects on the events of 9/11 and the toll it left on the U.S. 25 years later. And, President Trump and Vice President Vance's convention speeches urge voters to back the GOP in the midterms.

Twenty-five years ago, nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks. Today, Americans are honoring the lives lost and reflecting on the aftermath of that tragic day.

NPR's Michel Martin asks John Avlon, who was chief speechwriter to New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani at the time of the 9/11 attacks, for his memories of that day.

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After 9/11, thousands of rescue and cleanup crews went to work at ground zero. They were exposed to toxic debris and experienced psychological trauma. Today, many say they live in fear of deportation.

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Events in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania honored those lost 25 years ago on Sept. 11, at a time when Americans are divided about the meaning and legacy of the terrorist attacks.