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Entire National Mall Will Be Closed to Public for Biden Inauguration

Thousands of people have traditionally gathered on the Mall to watch the inauguration but only media and security personnel will have access this year.

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By Ana Lucia Murillo

The National Mall, where thousands typically gather to watch presidential inaugurations, will be closed to the public this year after the Capitol riot and growing threats of further violence. The Washington Post reports that the two-mile stretch will only be open to media and security personnel. Officials have already asked people to stay away from downtown D.C. and are planning to close more than a dozen metro stations in the city’s center due to threats from armed groups.

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