2021

Amtrak Cardinal Line from Chicago to DC

An Amtrak train following the Cardinal Line stops in Thurmond, West Virginia.

Amtrak Cardinal Line from Chicago to DC

An Amtrak train conductor inspects a train and sation during a stop in Thurmond, West Virginia, Jan. 15, 2021.

Amtrak Cardinal Line from Chicago to DC

An Amtrak train following the Cardinal Line stops in Thurmond, West Virginia.

Capitol Hill Fire Station

Police block Pennsylvania Ave.

The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department blocks Pennsylvania Ave. as preparations continue for the inauguration of Joeseph R. Biden as the 46th president following the attempted insurection of white supremasict domestic terrorist, Jan. 16, 2021.

Police block Pennsylvania Ave.

The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department blocks Pennsylvania Ave. as preparations continue for the inauguration of Joeseph R. Biden as the 46th president following the attempted insurection of white supremasict domestic terrorist, Jan. 16, 2021.

National Guard securing the National Mall

National Guard called up to secure the U.S. Capitol white supremascist domestic terroists take a break to eat pizza, Jan. 16, 2021.

Securing East Capitol Street

An emergency sign posted on East Capitol St. in Washington D.C. ahead of the inauguration of Joseph Biden as the 46th President.

Looking at the Barricaded U.S. Capitol

Pastor Michael Wilker, of the Luther Church of the Reformed stands on East Capitol street with his wife and a friend looking at a spotlight commemorating the 400,000 deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic that will be part of inaugural proceedings for Joseph R. Biden as the 46th President while armed soldiers and police guard the U.S. Capitol building following a terrorists attack by white nationalist supporters of Donald Trump, Jan 16. 2021.

Preperations for Inauguration of Joe Biden as 46th President

National Guard members stage at the D.C. Armory ahead of the presidential inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jan. 17, 2021.

Preperations for Inauguration of Joe Biden as 46th President

A sign on East Capitol Street

Preperations for Inauguration of Joe Biden as 46th President

D.C. residents look at a security check point leading to the U.S. Capitol grounds ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden, Jan. 17, 2021

Preperations for Inauguration of Joe Biden as 46th President

Members of the D.C. police, U.S. Capitol Police, and the National Guard guard enterance to the U.S. Capitol grounds ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden, Jan. 17, 2021.

Preperations for Inauguration of Joe Biden as 46th President

D.C. resident Steve Stasiowski, 47, and his son pose with a sign supporting police and military members protecting the U.S. Capitol grounds ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden. "My heart just goes out to them. They're protecting our country, our city." Jan. 17, 2021.

Preperations for Inauguration of Joe Biden as 46th President

Members of the D.C. police, U.S. Capitol Police, and the National Guard guard enterance to the U.S. Capitol grounds ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden, Jan. 17, 2021.

Preperations for Inauguration of Joe Biden as 46th President

A homeless encampment near the U.S. Capitol building surrounded by National Guard members protecting the U.S. Capitol grounds ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden, Jan. 17, 2021.

Preperations for Inauguration of Joe Biden as 46th President

National Guard soldiers guard a security check point leading to Union Station in Washington D.C. ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden, Jan. 17, 2021.

Preperations for Inauguration of Joe Biden as 46th President

A D.C. resident speaks with National Guard soldiers manning a security checkpoint leading to Union Station in Washington D.C. ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden, Jan. 17, 2021.

Preperations for Inauguration of Joe Biden as 46th President

Armed D.C. police and National Guard members stop drivers at a security checkpoint near the U.S. Capitol grounds.

Preperations for Inauguration of Joe Biden as 46th President

Preperations for Inauguration of Joe Biden as 46th President

D.C. residents sit at an outdoor cafe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jan. 17, 2021.

Preperations for Inauguration of Joe Biden as 46th President

D.C. residents sit at an outdoor cafe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jan. 17, 2021.

Preperations for Inauguration of Joe Biden as 46th President

D.C. police guard the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden, Jan. 17, 2021.

Preperations for Inauguration of Joe Biden as 46th President