DTN News - 9/11 ANNIVERSARY: Obama Observes Moment of Silence on 9/11 Anniversary
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 11, 2013: US President Barack Obama temporarily set aside his Syrian agenda to lead the US in a moment of silence to observe the 12th anniversary of 9/11, the worst terrorist attack on American soil.
Families and friends of victims are also gathering near Ground Zero to remember those who died .
The US has heightened security of facilities abroad for the anniversary, the White House said citing the attack that killed four US government employees in Benghazi, Libya, last year.
Mr Obama, joined by first lady Michelle Obama and vice president Joe Biden and his wife Jill gathered on the South Lawn of the White House, where flags were at half-staff.
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