Tens of thousands of protesters flock to Washington, paralyzing traffic
The National Guard was deployed heavily to prevent protesters, who could number up to 1 million, from pouring into Washington. Traffic in Washington was paralyzed.
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| Tens of thousands of protesters filled the streets of Washington yesterday (June 6) to protest against violence and discrimination by law enforcement officers against people of color, following the death of black citizen George Floyd. Photo: Getty |
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| From dawn until sunset, the crowd continued to chant "Black Lives Matter." Photo: AP |
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| Protesters gathered at Capitol Hill, the National Mall and several other residential areas. Photo: AP |
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| It is estimated that the number of protesters could reach tens of thousands. Photo: EPA |
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| A protester greets and shakes hands with National Guard soldiers and members of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Photo: AP |
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| Protesters wearing masks, blocking the street, calling for police reform. Photo: Reuters |
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| National Guard troops were deployed heavily across Washington DC as the number of protesters was predicted to reach 1 million. Photo: AP |
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| Several organized protest groups moved to the White House. Photo: Getty |
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| Protesters stand on a street sign that has been renamed Black Lives Matter Plaza. Photo: AFP/Getty |
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| Protesters walk in front of the Washington Monument near the White House. Photo: Reuters |
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| Washington, DC has seen daily protests over the past week, most of them peaceful. Photo: Getty |
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| Troops were deployed around the barricades at the White House yesterday (June 6) as Washington DC was expected to face unprecedented large-scale protests. Photo: Reuters |
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| According to researchers, the protests that erupted after the death of black citizen George Floyd were the largest in US history, spreading to more than 650 cities and towns, across all 50 states. Photo: Reuters |
