Photos from September 11 capture an unforgettable moment in history

NATIONPhotos from September 11 capture an unforgettable moment in historySept. 6, 2026, 12:13 p.m. ETHijacked United Airlines Flight 175 from Boston crashes into the south tower of the World Trade Center and explodes at 9:03 a.m. on September 11, 2001 in New York City. The crash of two airliners hijacked by terrorists loyal to al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and subsequent collapse of the twin towers killed some 2,800 people.Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesSmoke pours from the southwest corner of the Pentagon after a hijacked commercial airliner crashed into the building in Arlington, VA.H. DARR BEISER, USA TODAYA hijacked commercial plane approaches the World Trade Center shortly before crashing into the landmark skyscraper.SETH MCALLISTER, AFP Via Getty ImagesA half-dozen workers trapped below the 93rd floor of the north tower of the World Trade Center look out windows, jet fuel burning below them. The tower collapsed five minutes later.Rick Wood, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Via USA TODAY NetworkPresident George W. Bush is interrupted by his Chief of Staff Andrew Card shortly after news of the New York City airplane crashes as he attends an early morning school reading event in Sarasota, Florida.Paul J. Richards / AFP Via Getty ImagesUnited Airlines Flight 175…

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