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New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A member of the FDNY visits the reflecting pool during a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA, and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Mike Segar-Pool/Getty Images) (MIKE SEGAR/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: The photo of a 9/11 victim is carried by family and friends as they attend a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Ed Jones-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Port Authority Police officers attend the annual commemoration ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum on September 11, 2021 in New York City. During the ceremony six moments of silence were held, marking when each of the World Trade Center towers was struck and fell and the times corresponding to the attack on the Pentagon and the crash of Flight 93. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: (L-R) Former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg attend the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum on September 11, 2021 in New York City. During the ceremony six moments of silence were held, marking when each of the World Trade Center towers was struck and fell and the times corresponding to the attack on the Pentagon and the crash of Flight 93. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Katie Mascali is comforted by her fiance Andre Jabban as they stand near the name of her father Joseph Mascali during a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Craig Ruttle - Pool/Getty Images) (Craig Ruttle/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A man mourns at the 9/11 Memorial on the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 11, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Segar during a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA, and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Mike Segar-Pool/Getty Images) (MIKE SEGAR/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - SEPTEMBER 11: People stand for the national anthem as they attend the Pentagon 9/11 observance ceremony at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial on September 11, 2021 in Arlington, Virginia. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Roses are placed at the name of Frank Spinelli during a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Anthony Behar - Pool/Getty Images) (Anthony Behar/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: People mourn at the 9/11 Memorial before a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA, and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Mike Segar-Pool/Getty Images) (MIKE SEGAR/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Bruce Springsteen performs during the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum on September 11, 2021 in New York City. During the ceremony six moments of silence were held, marking when each of the World Trade Center towers was struck and fell and the times corresponding to the attack on the Pentagon and the crash of Flight 93. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A New York firefighter stands at attention on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Ed Jones-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Members of the New York Police and Fire Department hold a flag for the national anthem during the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: New York police and firefighters hold a U.S. flag as a band plays the U.S. National Anthem at the National 9/11 Memorial during a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Ed Jones-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: The photo of a 9/11 victim is carried by family and friends as they attend a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Ed Jones-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: (L-R) Former President Bill Clinton, former First Lady Hillary Clinton, former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Bloomberg's partner Diana Taylor and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) stand for the national anthem during the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum on September 11, 2021 in New York City. During the ceremony six moments of silence were held, marking when each of the World Trade Center towers was struck and fell and the times corresponding to the attack on the Pentagon and the crash of Flight 93. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Bruce Springsteen performs during the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum on September 11, 2021 in New York City. During the ceremony six moments of silence were held, marking when each of the World Trade Center towers was struck and fell and the times corresponding to the attack on the Pentagon and the crash of Flight 93. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: People visit the 9/11 Memorial before a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA, and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Mike Segar-Pool/Getty Images) (MIKE SEGAR/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A woman places flowers on the 9/11 Memorial before a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA, and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Mike Segar-Pool/Getty Images) (MIKE SEGAR/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A detail of the 9/11 Memorial is seen before a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA, and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Mike Segar-Pool/Getty Images) (MIKE SEGAR/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Airline crew arrive to place flowers during a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Craig Ruttle - Pool/Getty Images) (Craig Ruttle/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: New York police and firefighters hold a U.S. flag as a band plays the U.S. National Anthem at the National 9/11 Memorial during a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Ed Jones-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Retired Willow Springs, IL Chief Sam Pulia and his nephew, Chicago Police Sgt. Daniel Pulia place flags at the South Tower before a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA, and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by David Handschuh-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A detail of the 9/11 Memorial is seen before a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA, and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Mike Segar-Pool/Getty Images) (MIKE SEGAR/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Family members and friends of New York City Police Department Detective Joseph Paolillo and Fire Department City of New York Deputy Chief John Paolillo visit the memorial before a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA, and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Mike Segar-Pool/Getty Images) (MIKE SEGAR/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani (C) attends the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum on September 11, 2021 in New York City. During the ceremony six moments of silence were held, marking when each of the World Trade Center towers was struck and fell and the times corresponding to the attack on the Pentagon and the crash of Flight 93. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Family members of Jayesh Shah make a rubbing of his name at the 9/11 Memorial before a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA, and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Mike Segar-Pool/Getty Images) (MIKE SEGAR/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Family members and loved one of victims attend the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum on September 11, 2021 in New York City. During the ceremony six moments of silence were held, marking when each of the World Trade Center towers was struck and fell and the times corresponding to the attack on the Pentagon and the crash of Flight 93. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Katie Mascali is comforted by her fiance Andre Jabban as they stand near the name of her father Joseph Mascali during a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Craig Ruttle - Pool/Getty Images) (Craig Ruttle/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Mourners at the South Tower before a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA, and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by David Handschuh-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Attendees listen to the U.S. National Anthem at the National 9/11 Memorial as they take part in a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Ed Jones-Pool/Getty Images) (Pool/Getty Images)

New York City Commemorates 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A detail of the 9/11 Memorial is seen before a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2021 in New York City. The nation is marking the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when the terrorist group al-Qaeda flew hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center, Shanksville, PA, and the Pentagon, killing nearly 3,000 people. (Photo by Mike Segar-Pool/Getty Images) (MIKE SEGAR/Getty Images)

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