The Republican National Convention held a solemn emotional tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks, in a moment that marked a solemn pause in the party's proceedings. The event took place on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the attacks that killed about three thousand people in the United States.
Republican delegates displayed a video with a complete retrospective of the attacks, showing iconic images from that fateful day. The retrospective included moments of destruction and chaos in the cities of New York, Washington and Pennsylvania.
In addition to the video, the convention also paid tribute to the first responders who risked their lives during the attacks and in the rescue operations that followed. Family members of some victims were present at the event to witness the tribute.
This moment of reflection contrasts with the usual political tone of party conventions, providing an instant of national unity around the memory of the victims and the heroes of that day.
