This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Capitol lockdown ends after self-inflicted death near Capitol
A man died by his own actions near the west front of the Capitol prompting a two hour lockdown. Capitol Police identified a protest sign about taxation and searched the area while guests and staff remained inside. Police inspected a backpack and rolling suitcase as bomb squad units coordinated the response amid the Cherry Blossom Festival crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.C
Capitol
Capitol Building
Capitol Police
Kimberly Schneider
Kim Dine
Robert Bishop
Annapolis
Maryland
Bishop
Self
Visitors
National Mall
Washington, D.C
Congress