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Capitol Police Mourning Ribbon

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Date

1998

Dimensions

4 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (11.4 x 3.8 cm)

Accession Number

2002.030.009

Credit Line

Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives

Object Details

In 1998, U.S. Capitol Police officers Jacob Chestnut, Jr., and John Gibson were gunned down by an intruder who shot his way into the building. Shocked and grieving Members of Congress and staffers wore mourning ribbons like this one in remembrance of the two men.

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