Members of the U.S. National Guard arrive at the U.S. Capitol on January 12, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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The National Guard was called in to protect the Capitol a week after pro-Trump rioters rampaged through the building. The attack, which came during a joint session of Congress to formally certify Joe Biden‘s 2020 electoral victory, shook the nation and left five people dead. The House of Representatives is now proceeding with its second impeachment of President Donald Trump for inciting the insurrection.
National Guard stand at attention in front of the US Capitol
Members of the National Guard gather at the U.S. Capitol as the House of Representatives prepares to begin the voting process on a resolution demanding U.S. Vice President Pence and the cabinet remove President Trump from office, in Washington, January 12, 2021.
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National Guards receive weapons
Members of the National Guard are given weapons before Democrats begin debating one article of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, U.S., January 13, 2021.
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Armed members of the National Guard
Members of the National Guard are given weapons before Democrats begin debating one article of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, U.S., January 13, 2021.
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A National Guardsman checks firearms outside the US Capitol Building
A member of the National Guard holds a pistol before Democrats begin debating one article of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, U.S., January 13, 2021.
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National Guard move boxes of food
Members of the National Guard move boxes of food at the U.S. Capitol as Democratic members of the House prepare an article of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, U.S., January 12, 2021.
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National Guard move around the grounds of the US Capitol
Members of the National Guard walk outside of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021.
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Members of the National Guard rest in the Rotunda
Members of the National Guard rest in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021.
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National Guard rest inside the US Capitol
Members of the National Guard rest in the U.S. Capitol on January 13, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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Members of the National Guard stand in front of riot shields and body armor
Members of the National Guard stand in front of riot shields and body armor on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021.
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Members of the National Guard rest in the Capitol Visitors Center
Members of the National Guard rest in the Capitol Visitors Center on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, January 13, 2021, ahead of an expected House vote impeaching US President Donald Trump.
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National Guard sleep on the floor of the US Capitol
Members of the National Guard rest in the Capitol Visitors Center on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, January 13, 2021, ahead of an expected House vote impeaching US President Donald Trump.
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National Guard sleep in a stairwell of the US Capitol
Members of the National Guard rest in a hallway of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021.
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House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Democrat of Maryland, walks past members of the National Guard
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Democrat of Maryland, walks past members of the National Guard as he arrives at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, January 13, 2021, ahead of an expected House vote impeaching US President Donald Trump.
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Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) leads a tour for members of the National Guard
U.S. Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) leads a tour for members of the National Guard as Democrats debate one article of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, U.S., January 13, 2021.
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National Guard seen through security fencing outside the US Capitol
Members of the National Guard gather at the U.S. Capitol as the House of Representatives prepares to begin the voting process on a resolution demanding U.S. Vice President Pence and the cabinet remove President Trump from office, in Washington, January 12, 2021.
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National Guard seen through damaged windows at the US Capitol
Damage is seen on a door at the US Capitol, from the January 6 riots, as members of the US National Guard arrive outside on January 12, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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