Today marks the eighth year anniversary of September 11th. Mourners observed a moment of silence at ground zero which is where the World Trade Center once stood.
Today is the first time that 9/11 is marked as a national holiday:
The nation marked the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by honoring the spirit of those who rushed forward to help, from sifting through the fiery rubble at ground zero to sending supplies from thousands of miles away.
Friday was the first time the anniversary was observed as a national day of service, following an order signed this year by President Barack Obama.
The President and the First Lady also observed a moment of silence outside the White House this morning and in addition the President will also make remarks and participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Pentagon.
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