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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.
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Members of the National Guard secure the area near the Capitol for possible protest ahead of Biden's inauguration, in Washington.
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A man shows his I.D. to officers at a security checkpoint in Washington.
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National Guard members stand guard outside the US Capitol, in Washington.
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A placard with information for pedestrians is seen on a post as members of the National Guard secure the area near the Capitol.
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National Guard members walk at the Capitol, in Washington.
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Members of the National Guard secure the area near the Capitol.
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National Guard troops walk behind fencing in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington.
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Police officers receive instructions as they secure the area near the Capitol.
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National Guard troops walk behind decorative curtains in the US Capitol.
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Trucks block a street near the White House.
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Members of the National Guard stand watch outside the Capitol.
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National Guard members walk near the White House to reenforce the security.
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National guard troops receive guns at the US Capitol as security tightens ahead of presidential inaugural events on Capitol Hill.
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A National Guard vehicle is seen around the US Capitol.
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People cross a local street closed off by members of the National Guard in Washington.
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Razor wire is seen on a fence around the US Capitol.
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People make their way through barricades installed, in Washington.
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Members of the National Guard stand guard near the Capitol.
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National Guard troops patrol a closed street near the White House.
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National guard troops receive guns at the US Capitol.
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National Guard troops walk the US Capitol grounds.
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