The 9/11 Anniversary: A Nation's Collective Memory The 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks marks a somber milestone, reminding Americans of the devastating impact of terrorism on their society.
As families gather at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon to honor the victims, it's worth examining how our collective memory of that event has evolved over time.
Rituals of remembrance – wreath laying, flag flying, moments of silence – are familiar in American national mourning.