Preserving Democracy: Pursuing A More Perfect Union Traces American Democracy From The Revolutionary War To The 2021 Capitol Riot And Beyond In New Documentary Tonight, On PBS

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By PR Newswire NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The domestic assault on the Capitol complex on Jan. 6, 2021, stands out as one of the most shocking moments in American history. Incited by a sitting president, the riot caused the deaths of five people; 140 Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia officers and numerous civilians were injured; and a hole was torn in the democratic system the nation has nurtured for nearly 250 years. As the country continues to grapple with the activities of the insurrectionists and considers the lasting impact of this event, a new two-hour…