WASHINGTON, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Almost a year has passed since supporters of Donald Trump attacked the U.S. Capitol in a failed attempt to overturn his election defeat, the worst assault on the seat of the federal government since the War of 1812.
Four people died on the day of the riot. About 140 police were injured during the multi-hour onslaught by Trump supporters and four officers have since taken their own lives. What follows is a look at the key events of the day:
THE RALLY BEGINS
10:50 a.m.: Supporters of then-President Trump converge on a park near the White House for his "Save America" rally, where lawyer Rudy Giuliani urges the crowd to engage in "trial by combat."
'FIGHT LIKE HELL'
12 p.m.: Trump begins a 70-minute speech at the rally, repeating false claims about a stolen election and telling supporters to "fight like hell."
CONGRESS CONVENES
12:53 p.m.: Lawmakers gather for a joint session of Congress to certify Joe Biden’s election win over the objections of some Republicans, as an initial wave of Trump supporters topples barricades on the west side of the Capitol and harasses police officers.
PENCE REJECTS TRUMP'S PLEA
1:02 p.m.: Vice President Mike Pence, who had a legal duty to preside over the certification of Biden's win, releases a letter making clear he will not overturn the election results as Trump had urged.
POLICE OVERPOWERED
1:30 p.m.: Thousands of demonstrators descend on the Capitol after Trump's speech. A mob overtakes police officers on the...
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