Moment of Silence, September 11, 2020
This photograph shows a bugler from the United States Marine Band performing taps during a moment of silence ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in observance of the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. In 2002, President Bush designated September 11th as Patriot Day, a time that has been recognized through presidential proclamations as a national day of remembrance, prayer, and service. Presidents and first ladies typically commemorate the day through moment of silence observations on the White House South Lawn, and by attending remembrance ceremonies at sites affected by the terrorist attacks.