Patriot Day is observed annually in the United States on September 11th to commemorate the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It serves as a day of remembrance for the lives lost during the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Patriot Day is typically marked by moments of silence, memorial services, and tributes to honor the victims and first responders. It's a time for national reflection on the impact of the attacks and a reaffirmation of American unity and resilience.
September 11, 2001: September 11 Terrorist Attacks
On September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks were carried out by Al-Qaeda.
September 14, 2001: National Day of Prayer and Remembrance
On September 14, 2001, President George W. Bush proclaimed a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001.
October 25, 2001: Bill Introduced in U.S. House
On October 25, 2001, a bill was introduced in the U.S. House to make September 11 a national day of mourning.
2001: September 11 Terrorist Attacks
On September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks occurred in the United States, resulting in numerous fatalities.
September 11, 2002: First Patriot Day
September 11, 2002, was proclaimed as the first Patriot Day.
2009: Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
In 2009, President Barack Obama proclaimed September 11 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.
2016: Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
In 2016, President Barack Obama proclaimed September 11 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.
2017: National Days of Prayer and Remembrance and Patriot Day
In 2017, President Donald Trump proclaimed September 8–10 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, and proclaimed September 11 as Patriot Day.
2018: Patriot Day Proclamation
In 2018, President Donald Trump proclaimed September 11 as Patriot Day.
2019: Patriot Day Proclamation
In 2019, President Donald Trump proclaimed September 11 as Patriot Day.
2020: Patriot Day Proclamation
In 2020, President Donald Trump proclaimed September 11 as Patriot Day.
2021: Executive Order for Patriot Day
In 2021, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order for Patriot Day.
2022: Executive Order for Patriot Day
In 2022, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order for Patriot Day.
2023: Executive Order for Patriot Day
In 2023, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order for Patriot Day.
2024: Executive Order for Patriot Day
In 2024, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order for Patriot Day.
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