Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance: September 11, 2024

Sunday is the 21st anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress designated September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day,” and by Public Law 111-13, approved April 21, 2009, the Congress requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized “National Day of Service and Remembrance.”

In keeping, President Biden has proclaimed September 11, 2022, as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. Even though flags are already at half-staff as a mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II, President Biden has ordered the flag to be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. He has also called on the people of the United States to participate in community service in honor of those our Nation lost, to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time to honor the innocent victims who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. His stirring proclamation is linked in the comments below.

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