DC SCENE

2021: A LOOK BACK...

PHOTOS BY JEFF MALET

2021 saw a partial resumption of activities in the District suggesting better times ahead. It was also a year of political turmoil.

1. Resembling gladiators, a strong contingent of police stood guard in full riot gear at a “Justice for J6” rally. (Sept. 18) 2. Over 687,000 white flags on the National Mall symbolize the lives lost to Covid-19 in the U.S. (Sept. 26) 3. Former U.S. Senator Bob Dole’s casket is carried up the U.S. Capitol East Steps where it will lie in state. (Dec. 9) 4. Tennis great Rafael Nadal made his initial appearance at the Citi Open. (Aug. 5) 5. President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris were speakers at the MLK Memorial 10th Anniversary celebration. (Oct. 21)

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