In a Washington Post op-ed, President Joe Biden urges Americans to remember the events of January 6, 2021, when a violent mob stormed the Capitol, and not to rewrite or erase the history of that day. Biden emphasizes the importance of remembering the past to avoid repeating its mistakes.
He recalls the chaos and violence that occurred four years ago, when he, as president-elect, called for peace and the certification of the election to resume. Biden reiterates his commitment to respect the peaceful transfer of power and restore the traditions of America, stating that the election will be certified peacefully.
The President also invites Americans to remember January 6, 2021, every year, as a day when democracy was put to the test and prevailed. He notes that democracy is never guaranteed, even in America, and encourages Americans to learn from the past to build a better future.
Biden rejects attempts to rewrite or erase the history of January 6, 2021, and urges Americans to acknowledge the truth of what happened that day. He believes that remembering the past is crucial to ensuring that such an event does not happen again, and that America can continue to thrive as a democracy.
