April 2, 2021
A Capitol Police officer is killed and another injured when an attacker rams his car into a barricade outside the United States Capitol.
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On April 2, in the year 2021:
A Capitol Police officer is killed and another injured when an attacker rams his car into a barricade outside the United States Capitol.
The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government.
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Why April 2, 2021 matters:
A Capitol Police officer is killed and another injured when an attacker rams his car into a barricade outside the United States Capitol.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
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Historical context: April 2, 2021
The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War.
The event on this day: A Capitol Police officer is killed and another injured when an attacker rams his car into a barricade outside the United States Capitol.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Capitol (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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