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Fortress DC: Capitol locked down a week ahead of inauguration

By Anna Giaritelli
Published January 15, 2021 11:29am ET
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Fortress DC: Capitol locked down a week ahead of inauguration
Washington, D.C., has many of the looks of a war zone. In an unprecedented move, the government and private sector have partnered to lock down the district ahead of next week’s inauguration. Normal security precautions for an inauguration entail blocking off streets near several locations a couple of days in advance. This year, neighborhoods near […]

Washington, D.C., has many of the looks of a war zone.

In an unprecedented move, the government and private sector have partnered to lock down the district ahead of next week’s inauguration.

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