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Solidarity for Paris in Washington | Capitol Lens

Washington, D.C., rallied over the weekend to show support for the victims of the Nov. 13 terrorist attacks in Paris. Hundreds gathered in Lafayette Square, across the street from the White House, to wave signs, hold candles and project a shared sense of grief. Roll Call Photo Editor Bill Clark was on hand and captured some powerful images from the scene.  

   

UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 14: Participants hold candles at the base of the statue of Marquis de Lafayette in Lafayette Square across from the White House during a vigil on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, for the people of France in the wake of yesterday's terrorist attacks in Paris. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Participants hold candles in Lafayette Square, across from the White House, during a vigil on Nov. 14 for the people of France. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
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French Ambassador to the United States Gérard Araud, left, speaks with White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough, right, as people gather in Lafayette Square one day after the terrorist attacks in Paris. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 14: Participants hold candles at the base of the statue of Marquis de Lafayette in Lafayette Square across from the White House during a vigil on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, for the people of France in the wake of yesterday's terrorist attacks in Paris. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
People hold candles at the base of the statue of Marquis de Lafayette on Nov. 14. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
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