The nation pauses to remember those lost in 9/11

Mackenzie Samet

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Sep 11, 2018

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Guests look into the north reflecting pool during ceremonies.

This year marks the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. REUTERS

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Staff Sgt. Thomas Frounfelker kisses his son on the forehead during the Sept. 11 memorial service. AP

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Park superintendent Stephen Clark guides U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump through a tour as they pause at the "Flight Path Overlook" at the Flight 93 National Memorial.

Park superintendent Stephen Clark guides President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump through a tour as they pause at the “Flight Path Overlook” at the Flight 93 National Memorial. REUTERS

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump take part in the 17th annual Sept. 11 observance. REUTERS

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An audience member with a “Let’s Roll” tattoo stands for the national anthem during the Sept. 11 Flight 93 Memorial Service. AP

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Members of the military and other guests stand during the Sept. 11 Pentagon Memorial Observance. AP

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A decorated memorial at Ground Zero Paul Martinka

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A man wipes tears during the 17th annual Sept. 11 observance. REUTERS

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A man looks up as he stands next to the North Pool. AP

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People attend the Sept. 11 Flight 93 Memorial Service. AP

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Newton Ransom Township, Pa., volunteer firefighter Adam Rupert salutes during the national anthem. AP

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People walk through the Oculus located at the World Trade Center. Getty Images

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People walk under an American flag inside the Oculus.

People walk under an American flag inside the World Trade Center Oculus. AP

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A construction worker stands in the World Trade Center Oculus. Getty Images

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New York City Fire Department stands outside Engine 10 and Ladder 10 firehouse. AFP/Getty Images

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A flower stands along the North Pool. Getty Images

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Students sing the national anthem during a Sept. 11 memorial service at Dr. Bryan C. Jack Elementary School in Tyler, Texas. AP

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Flowers left by mourners at the Sept. 11 memorial Getty Images

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New York City Fire Department members stand outside Engine 10. AFP/Getty Images

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FDNY members stand outside Engine 10 and Ladder 10 firehouse. AFP/Getty Images

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An FDNY member stands outside Engine 10 and Ladder 10 firehouse. AFP/Getty Images

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Port Authority Police Department Counter-Terrorism Police patrol during observances on Sept. 11. Getty Images

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A man pauses at the north pool before the start of a commemoration ceremony for the victims. Getty Images

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Army Reserve Sgt. Edwin Morales kneels in memory of his late friend Ruben Correa. Getty Images

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