White Supremacist Group Marches in Washington on July 4th
Hundreds of masked members of Patriot Front marched through Washington DC on July 4th. Patriot Front is a white supremacist group.
Between 400 and 700 members took part according to reports. Members gathered at Union Station wearing white masks.
They carried banners including Confederate flags and upside-down American flags. Thomas Rousseau founded Patriot Front and appeared to lead the march.
The group marched near the US Capitol to drummers. They left before 11 a.m.
No incidents were reported. The march took place on the United States' 250th anniversary.
Klear Note — Patriot Front is a white supremacist group that has marched publicly multiple times. July 4th is US Independence Day, marking the nation's founding.
Key Terms 3
- Patriot Front A white supremacist group founded by Thomas Rousseau
- Confederate flag Flag used by southern US states that fought to keep slavery
- Union Station A large train station in Washington DC