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MPs and senators gathered for prayer on the steps of the Congress seat.
Earlier on Thursday evening, both chambers of the US Congress observed a minute's silence and remembered the police officers who stood in the way of the angry mob.
Let the memory of the day that shook democracy in the United States live on.
Pramila Jayapal, US MP:
“I remember thinking about using my gas mask and stick, which I had with me for knee surgery, to defend myself if I was attacked. And I remember not knowing whether I would make it out of the seat of democracy alive - or whether our democracy would survive itself. "
On January 6, 2021, supporters of Donald Trump stormed the Capitol.
Spurred on by the ex-president, they wanted to prevent parliament from formally confirming the election victory of Democrat Joe Biden.
Five people were killed in the attack.
The attack on the center of democracy shook the United States.
However, the events did not bring the country together - on the contrary, the country is more divided than ever.
According to a recent poll, more than 40 percent of Americans doubt Joe Biden's election was legitimate.
Trump's lies have an effect.
The prospects for the upcoming election campaigns and for democracy as such are not good.
Quotes:
“We have politicians who have empowered themselves to overturn citizens' votes and reverse the results in the individual states. And I don't know if we can count on the Supreme Court to protect our voting rights. "
“I think it wasn't reported in a balanced way. There were a lot of people protesting, but most of them were peaceful. And with such a large crowd, you can't really control everyone. "
“I think the right to vote and ensuring the right to vote for everyone in the United States is going to be the most important issue for us in the near future. And if there is no action, I am very concerned about the future of our democracy. "
President Joe Biden had previously blamed his predecessor Donald Trump for the bloody attack in a speech at Statuary Hall.
Its supporters also used the anniversary for vigils.
A group gathered outside a Washington prison holding defendants connected with the US Capitol attack.
Otherwise, it was mainly Democrats who spoke up on that day.
The Republicans were noticeably reluctant to make public statements and appearances.