14 Days Until the Inauguration
Washington, DC
Immediately following the January 6th insurrection on the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. had fourteen days to militarize and prepare for the inauguration of President Joe Biden and a potential second wave of attacks.
The U.S. Capitol now sits behind a seven-foot high fence. (Kit Karzen Photo - 11/9/2020)
As preparations continue for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, the flag is lowered to half-mast to honor the death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick. Sicknick, 42, died in a hospital Thursday night, hours after sustaining injuries during an ambush of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters. (Kit Karzen - 11/9/2020)
The U.S. Capitol now sits behind a seven-foot high fence. (Kit Karzen Photo - 11/9/2020)
Crews build a seven-foot high fence around the property of the United States Supreme Court. (Kit Karzen - 11/9/2020)
The flag is lowered to half-mast to honor the death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick. Sicknick, 42, died in a hospital Thursday night, hours after sustaining injuries during an ambush of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters. (Kit Karzen - 11/9/2020)
A Trump supporter looks on as crews build a seven-foot high fence around the property of the United States Supreme Court. (Kit Karzen - 11/9/2020)
Five days after Donald Trump provoked an insurrection against the United States Capitol, a man walks in front of the property's heavily guarded perimeter holding an "IMPEACH" sign.
There are eight days left until the inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris. In response to the January 6th attack on the Capitol, Washington D.C. will transform into a security stronghold a week earlier than planned. As many as fifteen thousand U.S. National Guard troops will be deployed into the city, streets shut down, Federal Buildings surrounded by seven foot high fences, and Secret Service teams fortifying any potential weak points. Photo: Kit Karzen / 01.12.2021
A member of the U.S. National Guard carries breakfast to those on-duty at the Cannon House Office Building.
6,600 troops from the U.S. National Guard have been deployed to Washington, D.C. ahead of the Presidential Inauguration. As many as 15,000 troops are expected by Inauguration day. (01.13.2021 / Kit Karzen / ABACA)
Demonstrators began appearing in front of the U.S. Capitol perimeter fence as news of Donald Trump's second impeachment was announced. (01.13.2021 / Kit Karzen / ABACA)
Demonstrators began appearing in front of the U.S. Capitol perimeter fence as news of Donald Trump's second impeachment was announced.
Heavily armed US National Guard troops stand at the perimeter of the upcoming Presidential Inauguration.
National Guard troops standing in front of the US Capitol wave to locals.
Incoming busses carrying National Guard troops are thoroughly scanned by sniffer dogs prior to entering the perimeter of the US Inauguration.
FBI "seeking information" ads are displayed at a bus stop near the White House in Washington, DC.
A couple waves at a National Guardsman stationed at the end of an alleyway near the White House in Washington, DC.
Former President Donald Trump takes off in Marine One following the inauguration of President Joe Biden.
