Believe it or not, it's been a year since the Capitol insurrection, where Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol to protest the certification of Biden's presidential win, normally a routine process.
You can probably recall some of the most striking imagery from that day, from the overwhelming chaos in Washington, DC....
... to rioters breaking into Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's office and allegedly stealing her mail.
Here are 32 of the most striking photos that explain exactly what happened on that surreal day:
1. The day began as usual, with congressional aides carrying boxes of electoral votes into the House chamber to get the proceedings underway.
2. Meanwhile, outside the Capitol Building, groups of rioters were growing as part of the Stop The Steal rally.
3. President Trump headed to the Ellipse, located just outside of the White House, to address the protestors. "We fight like hell. And if you don't fight like hell, you're not going to have a country anymore," he said in his remarks. Trump and his lawyers maintain that this was not a call for violence and unrest.
4. Some rioters came in costume, like this woman dressed as the Statue of Liberty...
5. ...and this man dressed as George Washington.
6. Counter-protesters arrived with their own signs about the Trump presidency and began fighting back.
7. Rioters scaled trees on the National Mall...
8. ...destroyed media equipment...
9. ...and brandished QAnon signage. QAnon is a conspiracy group that believes political elites are actively conspiring against Donald Trump. The FBI has called them a domestic terror threat.
10. Things quickly began to turn violent, forcing Capitol Police officers to deploy tear gas against the rioters.
11. Rioters stormed their way into the Capitol building, where Congress was in session, destroying barriers and breaking glass.
12. Some rioters fought with Capitol Police officers in the lobby, attempting to get into the chambers to interrupt the joint congressional session underway.
13. Congressional staff members in offices were evacuated from the building.
14. Those still in the chamber were directed by Rep. Jason Crow to put on smoke hood respirators before beginning their evacuation.
15. Crow also motioned for congressional members to remove their pins so they wouldn't be identifiable as the trespassers began to bear down on the chamber.
16. Rioters made themselves at home in the Capitol and even adorned a statue of president Gerald Ford with a Trump flag.
17. Rep. Andrew Clyde and a group of security guards barricaded the chamber doors as rioters attempted to push inside. Clyde later compared the insurrection to "a normal tourist visit," a comment that garnered backlash from some of his fellow representatives.
18. Officers began spraying tear gas through doors of the Capitol to deter more rioters from coming in.
19. Armed officers detained rioters in the halls of the Capitol.
20. Capitol Police ushered the last members of Congress out of the chamber as the rioters pushed in.
21. Outside, chaos continued to ensue, with rioters arguing with officials and scaling scaffolding in place for president Biden's upcoming inauguration.
22. Back inside the Capitol, rioters finally breached the chamber, where they infiltrated the dais and scaled the marble overhangs.
23. One rioter carried zip ties, which were believed to be intended for use as restraints, and wore tactical gear as he navigated between the seats of the Senate Chamber.
24. Jacob Chansley, also known as the QAnon Shaman, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison as a result of his involvement in the riot. Albert Watkins, Chansley's defense attorney, refers to him as the "face of the insurrection."
25. A Capitol Police officer is treated after being pepper sprayed. It's estimated that about 140 officers were injured during the insurrection.
26. Rioters continued to clash with troops and police officers, as Congress prepared to reconvene to finish the presidential certification process.
27. The National Guard, pictured here lining the hallways of the Capitol as Congress reconvened after the attacks, was deployed. Troops remained in the Capitol until May 2021 as a precaution.
28. Congressional aides examined electoral votes late into the evening as Congress reconvened to complete the certification process.
29. Once the Capitol was cleared of the trespassers, the damage and litter left on the historic grounds was jarring. Damage to the building has totaled at least $30 million, including costs to restore some of the historic paintings and fabrics that were destroyed during the riots.
30. Some of the items stolen from the property included the Speaker's podium, mail, police vests and helmets, signage from inside the building, documents, and even bottles of wine and bourbon found inside private offices.
31. Five people died as a result of injuries sustained from the riot. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick died from a stroke after being pepper sprayed. Hundreds of others were injured and hospitalized as well.
Over 700 rioters have been charged for the actions on Jan. 6. Many of their cases are still ongoing.
