9/11

The Sept. 11, 2001 terror attack was the first major world disaster most millennials can remember. Twenty-five years later, Charlotte-area millennials reflect on what they remember — and how 9/11 still shapes their lives.

Students, veterans, office workers and volunteers planted 2,977 American flags in the shape of the twin towers Thursday as Charlotte prepared to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

On Sept. 11, 2001, four planes were hijacked. Two flew into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon, and the fourth crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. Then, everything changed. Those who are old enough will never forget where they were that day, but to a growing number of people, it is history. We look back on our immediate reaction and the lasting impact of those terrorist attacks.

Youssef was in fifth grade and living in New Jersey when the Twin Towers fell. His new show, "#1 Happy Family USA," draws on the experiences of his own Egyptian American family during that tense time.

A local firefighter foundation hosts a day of remembrance at Romare Bearden Park ahead of the 23rd anniversary of Sept. 11.

The families of 9/11 victims say the FBI document validates their claim that Saudi Arabia played a role in the attacks.

On the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, multiple ceremonies commemorated the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost on that day.

On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the nation paused to remember. Ceremonies took place at memorials in New York City; in Shanksville, Pa.; and at the Pentagon.

Brenda Berkman, who sued the city of New York to ensure that women could become firefighters, has fought to raise awareness of the women first responders on the frontlines during 9/11.

Photographer Lucas Foglia was 19 during the summer of 2002 when he made portraits of NYC residents.