![]() (Eastern Daylight Time), the time the first plane, American Airlines Flight 11, struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Additionally, a moment of silence is observed to correspond with the attacks, beginning at 8:46 a.m. On this day, the US flag is flown at half-mast at the White House and on all US government buildings and establishments across the world. Patriot Day commemorates the tragic events of September 11, 2001, in the US and pays homage to the people who lost their lives in the terror attack. The result was the resolution to proclaim September 11, 2002, as the first Patriot Day. Vito Fossella (R-NY) with 22 co-sponsors. According to historical records, a bill to make September 11 a National Day of Mourning was introduced in the U.S. Bush proclaimed September 14, 2001, as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001. The horrific 9/11 terrorist attack sent shockwaves through the world. ![]()
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