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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, commemorating the lives lost and the brave veterans of World War II. The directive applies to all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the state.
Americans across the United States are observing the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, with commemorations taking place at various locations including New York's World Trade Center, the Pentagon, Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and even Alaska. President Joe Biden is attending a ceremony in Anchorage, highlighting the widespread impact of the attacks. Communities are honoring the victims through moments of silence, memorial ceremonies, and volunteer work. At ground zero, Vice President Kamala Harris will join a ceremony featuring victims' relatives reading the names of the deceased. The Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania is offering educational resources for teachers to educate the next generation about the events of 9/11.