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9/11 survivors' story 25 years later
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The gist
TIME profiles survivors and families 25 years after 9/11. The anniversary shows how the attacks still shape lives and the nation.
Background
September 11, 2001, was the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil, killing 2,977 people. Twenty-five years later, the anniversary prompts reflection on personal and global impacts, from survivors' stories to ongoing health effects and legal proceedings.
How it unfolded
- Sep 11, 2001Terrorist attacks kill 2,977 people in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.
- recentlyTIME publishes '9/11 Stories of Resilience 25 Years Later' featuring profiles of survivors, first responders, and others affected.
- Sep 2026TV networks air specials and documentaries marking the 25th anniversary, including interviews with political figures and stories of victims' families.
Who’s saying what
- Survivors
- Jodi Molisani, who lost her husband, says September 11th is the hardest day of the year and she just wants to get through it.
- Officials
- EPA administrator Christine Todd Whitman assured the public a week after the attack that the air was safe to breathe, a statement later questioned.