A look back at the January 6 Capitol riot, one year later

Barry Werner

January 6, 2022, 12:20 PM·2 min read

U.S. Capitol Riot: Jan. 6, 2021 ...

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It was a day that will forever be remembered as a terrifying mark in U.S. history. A day when the U.S. Capitol was stormed, with riots ensuing that resulted in a loss of life, destruction and chaos, and aftermath filled with questions—that many are still figuring out to this day.

One year later, we look back at images that were captured from those harrowing moments …

Capitol riot in images

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Capitol riot in images

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Capitol riot in images

SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images

Capitol riot in images

SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images

Capitol riot in images

SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images

Capitol riot in images

ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images

Capitol riot in images

ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

Capitol riot in images

ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images

Capitol riot in images

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Win McNamee/Getty Images

Capitol riot in images

Win McNamee/Getty Images

Capitol riot in images

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Capitol riot in images

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Capitol riot in images

Jack Gruber-USA TODAY

Capitol riot in images

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Capitol riot in images

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Jerry Habraken-USA TODAY

Capitol riot in images

Jerry Habraken-USA TODAY

Capitol riot in images

Jerry Habraken-USA TODAY

Capitol riot in images

Jerry Habraken-USA TODAY

Capitol riot in images

Jerry Habraken-USA TODAY

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Jasper Colt-USA TODAY

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Jan 6, 2021; Washington, DC, USA;A line of police officers in riot gear guard the front lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Hughes-USA TODAY

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