2002
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush join the White House staff in bowing their heads in a moment of silence on the South Lawn of the White House 8:46 a.m. Wednesday, Sept 11. The President observed this moment to mark the one-year anniversary of when United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush light a candle at St. John Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C., during a private service of prayer and remembrance Wednesday morning, September 11, 2002. White House photo by Eric Draper.
Attending the Pentagon Observance ceremony, President George W. Bush and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld say the Pledge of Allegiance before speaking Tuesday, Sept. 11. White House photo by Eric Draper.
Sitting in front of the rebuilt section of the Pentagon, service personnel and families listen to President George W. Bush at the Pentagon Observance Wednesday, Sept. 11. "One year ago, men and women and children were killed here because they were Americans. And because this place is a symbol to the world of our country's might and resolve," said the President. "Today, we remember each life. We rededicate this proud symbol and we renew our commitment to win the war that began here." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush participate in a wreath-laying ceremony near the site of the crash where seven crew members and 33 passengers died when the plane crashed in Somerset County. Officials believe the plane was heading for a target in Washington, D.C., when the passengers fought back against the four hijackers. White House photo by Tina Hager.
President George W. Bush talks to relatives of the victims from Flight 93 after laying a wreath at the crash site in Somerset County Pennsylvania on September 11, 2002. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush addresses the nation from Ellis Island in New York City on the one year anniversary of the terror attacks on September 11. White House photo by Paul Morse.
President George W. Bush addresses the nation from Ellis Island in New York City on the one year anniversary of the terror attacks on September 11. White House photo by Paul Morse.