An Oral History Seeks to Counter Erasure of Jan 6

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Authors: Sunil Dasgupta, Mary Claire Jalonick
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Abstract

A new book, Storm at the Capitol: An Oral History of January 6th, by Associated Press Congressional Reporter Mary Clare Jalonick, captures first-hand descriptions of the day of the biggest attack on the United States Capitol since 1814. Jalonick, who was trapped in the press gallery of the U.S. House of Representatives, says she wanted to create a definitive record of the day because there is now, following Trump's return to power, there is a risk of erasure of what really happened. Newly in public domain music by George Gershwin, Paul Whiteman band, and Marian Andersen.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Oral History Memory Narrative Analysis American Political and Social Dynamics Rhetoric and Communication Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Digital Repository at the University of Maryland (University of Maryland College Park)
Publication date
3 February 2026
Language
EN