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Judi Lynn

(164,164 posts) Sun Jan 3, 2021, 11:36 PM Jan 2021

Thousands of National Guard troops set to descend on Washington DC to support Biden inauguration

More than 4,000 troops from nearly 30 states expected to take part in event

Graeme Massie
Los Angeles
37 minutes ago

Thousands of National Guard troops are set to descend on Washington DC to support the inauguration of Joe Biden as president.

Army and Air Guard commands from nearly 30 states have so far pledged to help swear-in the 59th president of the United States later this month.

More than 4,000 troops are expected to be on hand when Mr Biden becomes president at noon on 20 January on the steps of the US Capitol.

"Every four years this is the biggest event that the National Guard works," Air Force senior master sergeant Craig Clapper, spokesman for the DC National Guard, told military.com.

More:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-election-2020/national-guard-troops-biden-inauguration-b1781821.html

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Thousands of National Guard troops set to descend on Washington DC to support Biden inauguration (Original Post) Judi Lynn Jan 2021 OP

????? Timewas Jan 2021 #1

59th President? I thought Biden is 46th. muntrv Jan 2021 #2

Yeah, bizarre mistake JDC Jan 2021 #5

Probably the 59th inauguration, which includes all the Presidents who served multiple terms. NT Bleacher Creature Jan 2021 #6

That makes sense. Thank you JDC Jan 2021 #7

That is it Timewas Jan 2021 #11

Is this new? The parade is cancelled and most events are online Thekaspervote Jan 2021 #3

DC rso Jan 2021 #4

If there was any question about our being a 3rd world country CanonRay Jan 2021 #8

Can we also get them into DC on the 6th? usajumpedtheshark Jan 2021 #9

Maybe the Secret Service is getting twitchy? Irish_Dem Jan 2021 #10

Don't see how they're needed for a virtual event soothsayer Jan 2021 #12

I'm glad.... quickesst Jan 2021 #13

A good idea Bayard Jan 2021 #14

Timewas

(2,776 posts)

1. ?????

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Sun Jan 3, 2021, 11:37 PM

Jan 2021

59th???

muntrv

(14,505 posts)

2. 59th President? I thought Biden is 46th.

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Sun Jan 3, 2021, 11:37 PM

Jan 2021

JDC

(11,189 posts)

5. Yeah, bizarre mistake

Reply to muntrv (Reply #2)

Sun Jan 3, 2021, 11:41 PM

Jan 2021

Bleacher Creature

(11,504 posts)

6. Probably the 59th inauguration, which includes all the Presidents who served multiple terms. NT

Reply to JDC (Reply #5)

Sun Jan 3, 2021, 11:46 PM

Jan 2021

JDC

(11,189 posts)

7. That makes sense. Thank you

Reply to Bleacher Creature (Reply #6)

Sun Jan 3, 2021, 11:47 PM

Jan 2021

Timewas

(2,776 posts)

11. That is it

Reply to Bleacher Creature (Reply #6)

Mon Jan 4, 2021, 12:08 AM

Jan 2021

Have been 58 so far

Thekaspervote

(35,824 posts)

3. Is this new? The parade is cancelled and most events are online

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Sun Jan 3, 2021, 11:38 PM

Jan 2021

rso

(2,682 posts)

4. DC

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Sun Jan 3, 2021, 11:40 PM

Jan 2021

Too late now, but it may have been a good idea to have the National Guard in DC on Jan. 6 as well, to provide security support to the DC and Capitol Police during the pro-Donnie demonstrations.

CanonRay

(16,267 posts)

8. If there was any question about our being a 3rd world country

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Sun Jan 3, 2021, 11:48 PM

Jan 2021

Needing 4000 troops to ensure the peaceful transfer of power defines us.

usajumpedtheshark

(673 posts)

9. Can we also get them into DC on the 6th?

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Sun Jan 3, 2021, 11:53 PM

Jan 2021

Irish_Dem

(82,344 posts)

10. Maybe the Secret Service is getting twitchy?

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Sun Jan 3, 2021, 11:56 PM

Jan 2021

Shutting down the parade and still wanting the National Guard to be present.

soothsayer

(38,601 posts)

12. Don't see how they're needed for a virtual event

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Mon Jan 4, 2021, 12:13 AM

Jan 2021

But I’ll take em

quickesst

(6,309 posts)

13. I'm glad....

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Mon Jan 4, 2021, 12:35 AM

Jan 2021

.... The National Guard will be there if for no other reason than to keep the riffraff out, and in jail if necessary.

Bayard

(30,275 posts)

14. A good idea

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Mon Jan 4, 2021, 12:55 AM

Jan 2021

There should be a prelude on the 6th as to what is needed on the 20th. A dress rehearsal if you will.

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