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Education – The Attacks

Here you can review synopsis of the three organized attacks on Our House. We recommend starting in 1814, then 2001, and finishing with the dizzying attack in 2021. Below each summary is a Link that provides additional information you need to see how the misuse of power and broken oaths put our Capitol in peril.

Explore with an open mind. Look for common traits. Understand how leaders encourage people to commit violent acts.

Your understanding can help us avoid electing bad leaders. You can help prevent these kind of conflicts in the future.

1814

The War of 1812: Numerous factors led to the British–American War of 1812. A major cause arose when the newly formed American government agreed to expand its domain by attacking Canada. The United Kingdom came to Canada’s aid. Two years into the war, British forces attacked several cities to quash dissent. They burned the Capitol and other public buildings in Washington, D.C.

2001

Al Qaeda’s 9/11 Attack: Osama bin Laden organized an attack on the United States using hijacked commercial planes. Each target was selected to make a statement. Two planes were flown into the World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York. A third plane crashed into the Pentagon. A fourth plane was forced down by passengers before it could reach its intended target — the Capitol.

Al Qaeda’s financiers used the attack to generate personal wealth. Bin Laden intended to show America was vulnerable and elevate himself to the stature of a legitimate leader of an Arab revolution.

2021

The January 6^th Insurrection: was a violent attack on the US Capitol.

Donald Trump, America's 45th President, refused to yield the office after ending his term and losing to Joe Biden. Trump organized a rally and riot. They marched on the Capitol to disrupt the Constitutional proceedings that would certify Biden as the winner.

The Insurrection was fought against the people of the United States. Those that blunted the attack were a composite group of professionals; DC Metro Police and by federal agencies> assigned the task and DC Metro Police. Security that day, like all other days, was seen to by men and women who served with honor.

Financiers of the attack had various agendas. They believed their personal wealth and interests were best served if Trump remained in office.

Afterwards, Trump continued to claim the election was stolen. He was not held accountable despite extensive evidence, because the Supreme Court prevented prosecution.

Understanding the 2021 Attack

Start here for an interactive overview of the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.