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Unprecedented Military Presence Prior to Joe Biden's Inauguration Ceremony

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This year's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden will go down in history not only because it takes place amid an acute global situation, the coronavirus pandemic, but also due to the enormous security measures undertaken.

Following the 6 January protests in Washington, DC, during which pro-Trump supporters stormed Capitol Hill in a bid to prevent Congress from certifying the presidential election results, the US Department of Defence said that it would provide a never-before-seen number of over 25,000 National Guard troops to ensure security during the inauguration on 20 January.

According to a Politico report on Tuesday, the Pentagon has authorised 750 active-duty troops to support security efforts ahead of US President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

The active-duty personnel deployed this week include service members with expertise in handling chemical, biological, nuclear, radiological, and explosive weapons, as well as explosive ordnance disposal and medical teams skilled in trauma response.

© Sputnik / Artur Gabdrahmanov / Go to the mediabankA view shows a closed street ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, DC, the United States.
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A view shows a closed street ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, DC, the United States.
© REUTERS / Caitlin OchsA woman takes a selfie in front of members of the National Guard in Washington, DC, the US, 17 January 2021.
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A woman takes a selfie in front of members of the National Guard in Washington, DC, the US, 17 January 2021.
© Sputnik / Stringer / Go to the mediabankA National Guard soldier on duty on a street near the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
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A National Guard soldier on duty on a street near the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
© Sputnik / Stringer / Go to the mediabankProtesters on a street near the Capitol building in Washington, DC.
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Protesters on a street near the Capitol building in Washington, DC.
© Sputnik / Stringer / Go to the mediabankNational Guard troops talk to a local resident ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, DC, the United States.
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National Guard troops talk to a local resident ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, DC, the United States.
© REUTERS / Eduardo MunozMilitary trucks block access to the Capitol ahead of US President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, in Washington, DC, the US, 17 January 2021.
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Military trucks block access to the Capitol ahead of US President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, in Washington, DC, the US, 17 January 2021.
© REUTERS / Erin ScottNational Guard troops receive guns at the US Capitol as security tightens ahead of presidential inaugural events at Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, the US, 17 January 2021.
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National Guard troops receive guns at the US Capitol as security tightens ahead of presidential inaugural events at Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, the US, 17 January 2021.
© Sputnik / Stringer  / Go to the mediabankSoldiers of the National Guard on duty on a street near the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
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Soldiers of the National Guard on duty on a street near the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
© Sputnik / Artur Gabdrahmanov / Go to the mediabankNational Guard troops stand guard near the US Capitol Building ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, DC, the United States.
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National Guard troops stand guard near the US Capitol Building ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, DC, the United States.
© AP Photo / John MinchilloSecurity has been increased around the Capitol ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, 17 January 2021, in Washington, DC.
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Security has been increased around the Capitol ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, 17 January 2021, in Washington, DC.
© Sputnik / Stringer / Go to the mediabankA metal fence on a street near the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
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A metal fence on a street near the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
© Sputnik / Артур Габдрахманов / Go to the mediabankNational Guard troops stand guard ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, DC, the United States.
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National Guard troops stand guard ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, DC, the United States.
© Sputnik / Stringer / Go to the mediabankA member of the National Guard on a street near the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
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A member of the National Guard on a street near the Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
© REUTERS / Eduardo MunozMembers of the National Guard stand guard near the Capitol ahead of US President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration in Washington, DC, the US, 17 January 2021.
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Members of the National Guard stand guard near the Capitol ahead of US President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration in Washington, DC, the US, 17 January 2021.
© Sputnik / Stringer / Go to the mediabankSoldiers of the National Guard on one of the streets near the Capitol building in Washington, DC.
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Soldiers of the National Guard on one of the streets near the Capitol building in Washington, DC.
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