White House rivals displayed a rare moment of unity as they joined Americans across the country in marking the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.
US President Donald Trump struck a somber tone on the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks as his Democratic rival Joe Biden comforted relatives of victims, in duelling bids to unite a deeply-divided nation.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and US Vice President Mike Pence greet each other during a 9/11 memorial service.The Republican president instead travelled to Shanksville, Pennsylvania, the third site where planes crashed on 11 September 2001. He also honoured first responders as well as military personnel who fought to"preserve our freedom" in the subsequent wars launched under former President George W. Bush.
He and Jill again spoke with families, later meeting with local firefighters to whom the couple brought sweets and beer.At his first stop in New York, Mr Biden did not deliver a speech - the ceremony generally reserves that privilege to the close ones of victims - but his mere presence drew attention at an event broadcast live on main US television networks.
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