01of 23MICHAEL REYNOLDS/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockAs the House prepared to vote onimpeaching President Trump for a second time, members of the National Guard were deployed to the United States Capitol.
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As the House prepared to vote onimpeaching President Trump for a second time, members of the National Guard were deployed to the United States Capitol.
02of 23Stefani Reynolds/GettyTheir arrival came after adeadly riot at the Capitolon Wednesday, Jan. 6, that aimed to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 Presidential Election.
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Their arrival came after adeadly riot at the Capitolon Wednesday, Jan. 6, that aimed to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 Presidential Election.
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National Guard at the U.S. Capitol.MICHAEL REYNOLDS/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
On Monday, Jan. 11,President Donald Trumpdeclared a state of emergency in the District of Columbia ahead of President-electJoe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20.
04of 23Sarah Silbiger/Bloomberg via GettyThe National Guard planned to have up to 15,000 troops deployed to meet current and future requests for the inauguration, Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau,told CNN.
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The National Guard planned to have up to 15,000 troops deployed to meet current and future requests for the inauguration, Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau,told CNN.
05of 23SAUL LOEB/AFP via GettyThe Department of Defenseannounced on Tuesdaythat the National Guard members who are stationed at the U.S. Capitol as part of the amped up security protocols will be armed, according toThe New York Times.
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The Department of Defenseannounced on Tuesdaythat the National Guard members who are stationed at the U.S. Capitol as part of the amped up security protocols will be armed, according toThe New York Times.
06of 23SAUL LOEB/AFP via GettyCapt. Chelsi Johnson, spokesperson for the D.C. National Guard,told CNN in a statement, “National Guard members are postured to meet the requirements of the supported civil authorities, up to and including protective equipment and being armed if necessary.”
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Capt. Chelsi Johnson, spokesperson for the D.C. National Guard,told CNN in a statement, “National Guard members are postured to meet the requirements of the supported civil authorities, up to and including protective equipment and being armed if necessary.”
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08of 23Sarah Silbiger/Bloomberg via GettyAs the troops were called to the Capitol, many were seen quartering inside the building they are assigned to protect.
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As the troops were called to the Capitol, many were seen quartering inside the building they are assigned to protect.
09of 23SAUL LOEB/AFP via GettyAs a result, there have been photos of the National Guard members getting rest on the marble floors of the Capitol.
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As a result, there have been photos of the National Guard members getting rest on the marble floors of the Capitol.
10of 23SAUL LOEB/AFP via GettyBuzzfeed reporter Paul McLeodreported on Wednesday, “I’m told there are about 3,000 total national guard troops sheltering in the Capitol right now.“He added via Twitter that the troops “had to stay here overnight because there was nowhere to put all 15,000 troops being brought into DC for inauguration from various state national guards (eg New York sent 1,000).”
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Buzzfeed reporter Paul McLeodreported on Wednesday, “I’m told there are about 3,000 total national guard troops sheltering in the Capitol right now.”
He added via Twitter that the troops “had to stay here overnight because there was nowhere to put all 15,000 troops being brought into DC for inauguration from various state national guards (eg New York sent 1,000).”
11of 23Hundreds of National Guard troops rest in the visitors center on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 13.MICHAEL REYNOLDS/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockOne group rests in the Capitol while another keeps watch, as is military protocol.
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Hundreds of National Guard troops rest in the visitors center on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 13.MICHAEL REYNOLDS/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
One group rests in the Capitol while another keeps watch, as is military protocol.
12of 23Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via GettyIn one photo (right), Guard members rested beneath a bust of President George Washington. In another photo, areporter pointed out on Twitter, they are seen resting beneath a plaque that had been dedicated to the troops who quartered in the Capitol building during the Civil War in 1861.In 1861, President Abraham Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers to serve in the Union Army after the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter in South Carolina.
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In one photo (right), Guard members rested beneath a bust of President George Washington. In another photo, areporter pointed out on Twitter, they are seen resting beneath a plaque that had been dedicated to the troops who quartered in the Capitol building during the Civil War in 1861.
In 1861, President Abraham Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers to serve in the Union Army after the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter in South Carolina.
13of 23As of Monday, Jan. 18, there were more than 21,500 Guard Soldiers and Airmen in the National Capital Region coordinating with civilian authorities responsible for inauguration support.According to the National Guard Bureau, “The U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Park Service, and U.S. Capitol Police requested National Guard support.”
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As of Monday, Jan. 18, there were more than 21,500 Guard Soldiers and Airmen in the National Capital Region coordinating with civilian authorities responsible for inauguration support.According to the National Guard Bureau, “The U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Park Service, and U.S. Capitol Police requested National Guard support.”
14of 23National Guard patrol the National Mall on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.Ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 16,the National Guard Bureau reported that"up to 25,000 National Guard men and women have been authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and D.C. authorities through the Jan. 20 inauguration.”
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National Guard patrol the National Mall on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
Ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 16,the National Guard Bureau reported that"up to 25,000 National Guard men and women have been authorized to conduct security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and D.C. authorities through the Jan. 20 inauguration.”
15of 23Members of the National Guard gather Tuesday at a security checkpoint near the U.S. Capitol ahead of the inaugural ceremony for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.“I have visited with these Guard men and women every night, and they understand the importance of this mission,“said Army Gen. Dan Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau. “They are also proven, prepared, and proud to do their part to ensure a peaceful and safe inauguration of our 46th commander-in-chief.”
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Members of the National Guard gather Tuesday at a security checkpoint near the U.S. Capitol ahead of the inaugural ceremony for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
“I have visited with these Guard men and women every night, and they understand the importance of this mission,“said Army Gen. Dan Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau. “They are also proven, prepared, and proud to do their part to ensure a peaceful and safe inauguration of our 46th commander-in-chief.”
16of 23Outside D.C., more than 6,000 members of the National Guard were also protecting state capitols and key infrastructure around the country.
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Outside D.C., more than 6,000 members of the National Guard were also protecting state capitols and key infrastructure around the country.
17of 23Ahead of the inauguration, the National Mall and the area surrounding it were closed off to the public.
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Ahead of the inauguration, the National Mall and the area surrounding it were closed off to the public.
18of 23Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesThe move came after the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6. The Secret Service launched a security operation to protect the inauguration.
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The move came after the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6. The Secret Service launched a security operation to protect the inauguration.
19of 23As a result,The Washington Postreportedthat “vehicle traffic in much of the city will be prohibited or limited to residents and businesses only.” Additionally, the D.C. Metro closed stations close to the Mall.
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As a result,The Washington Postreportedthat “vehicle traffic in much of the city will be prohibited or limited to residents and businesses only.” Additionally, the D.C. Metro closed stations close to the Mall.
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21of 23According to theNational Guard Bureau, “Guard members positioned at or near the Capitol Hill area are working in shifts and are encouraged to rest on designated Capitol-area grounds when they can while others stand watch.”
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According to theNational Guard Bureau, “Guard members positioned at or near the Capitol Hill area are working in shifts and are encouraged to rest on designated Capitol-area grounds when they can while others stand watch.”
22of 23Guard officials added, “But when they are off duty, they have appropriate lodging throughout the District and the National Capital Region.”
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Guard officials added, “But when they are off duty, they have appropriate lodging throughout the District and the National Capital Region.”
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source: people.com
