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PHOTO PACKAGE: U.S. Capitol Security Preparations Ahead Of Biden Inauguration And Trump Impeachment Trial
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National Guard members stand guard outside the U.S. Capitol ahead of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, in Washington, U.S., January 17, 2021.

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National guard troops receive guns at the U.S. Capitol as security tightens ahead of presidential inaugural events on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 17, 2021.

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A member of the National Guard receives ammunition outside the U.S. Capitol building as supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to protest against the election of President-elect Joe Biden, in Washington DC, U.S. January 17, 2021.

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Members of the National Guard stand guard near the Capitol ahead of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration in Washington, U.S., January 17, 2021.