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Twenty-five years after 9/11, the nation faces a growing challenge: how to ensure younger generations understand why that day still matters. With over 100 million Americans too young to remember—or never alive to witness—the Pentagon is launching a new Visitor Education Center to bridge the gap, sharing personal stories and humanizing history. Meanwhile, New York’s 9/11 Memorial & Museum is also adapting, focusing on emotional connection over facts alone. As misinformation thrives in the absence of firsthand experience, education centers are critical to countering conspiracy theories and preserving truth. On Capitol Hill, bipartisan legislation is emerging to audit how 9/11 is taught in schools nationwide. Opening by end of 2029, the Pentagon center aims to be more than a memorial—it’s a living classroom for remembrance and resilience.

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