India, Sept. 10 -- President Donald Trump has ordered all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States to display the U.S. Flag at half-staff in honor of the 2,977 victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
He also proclaimed September 11 as Patriot Day.
Trump said that his Administration has been unwavering in its commitment to ensure that the Nation is defended by the strongest and most lethal military the world has ever known.
"I will never hesitate to protect our country by enforcing a foreign policy of peace through strength, bringing swift justice to our enemies wherever they hide, and vigorously defending our national security interests at home and abroad".
By a joint resolution approved on December 18, 2001, the...