Washington marks one year since deadly assault on U.S. Capitol
Reuters
Published Jan 04, 2022 06:24PM ET
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden, members of Congress and other Washington officials on Thursday will mark the one-year anniversary of the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by then-President Donald Trump's supporters.
Here are select events planned for the day:
9 a.m. EST - Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris deliver remarks at the Capitol
10 a.m. - Moment of reflection with Capitol staff on the floor of the House of Representatives, statement from Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Noon - Statement from Pelosi and moment of silence on House floor with members of Congress.
1 p.m. - "Historic Perspective" - Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden moderates discussion between historians Doris Kearns Goodwin and Jon Meacham to "establish and preserve the narrative of Jan. 6."
2:30 p.m. - House members' testimonials, presided over by Pelosi and Representative Jason Crow
4:45 p.m. - Coalition of more than 130 liberal, pro-democracy organizations - joined by Representatives Pramila Jayapal, Andy Kim and Jamie Raskin - hold vigils outside the Capitol and around the country in a "Jan. 6 Day of Remembrance."
5 p.m. - Trump had planned a news conference at his resort in Palm Beach, Florida, but canceled it on Tuesday.
5:30 p.m. - Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, members of Congress join prayer vigil on Capitol steps
6 p.m. - Look Ahead America, a pro-Trump group, holds vigil outside the Washington jail where people charged in the riot are being held.
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