The US capital continues to boost security ahead of Biden s inauguration
1 of 22 Security forces stand guard outside the US Capitol ahead of President-elect Joe Biden s inauguration, in Washington. The nation s capital continues to boost security by shutting down access to iconic landmarks and erecting vehicle checkpoints ahead of Biden s inauguration. Image Credit: REUTERS
2 of 22 Members of the National Guard secure the area near the Capitol for possible protest ahead of Biden s inauguration, in Washington. Image Credit: REUTERS
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5 of 22 A placard with information for pedestrians is seen on a post as members of the National Guard secure the area near the Capitol.
Good morning. Joe Biden will be inaugurated as president on Wednesday, following a bitter and contested election that culminated in a siege on the Capitol earlier this month. In the wake of the violence, Washington has been forced to introduce security measures at a level not seen since the civil war, with thousands of troops and armoured cars guarding “green” and “red” zones, and a security fence still in place around the Capitol building. The.
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