The President of United States Obama and wife lead white house staff in moment of silence to mark 9/11 terror attacks ::: The American flag flew at half-staff over the White House on Friday 11 Sept 2015, as President Obama and the first lady held a moment of silence on the South Lawn to mark the 14th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The president, wearing a dark suit and a flag lapel, bowed his head alongside Michelle Obama as a bell tolled three times at 8:46 a.m., the time the first hijacked plane struck the World Trade Center complex in New York City. More than 200 guests were assembled on the lawn, including Chief of Staff Denis McDonough and National Security Adviser Susan Rice.
