Man Surrounded by Patriot Front in Viral Photo Has Message for America
Summary
On July 4, Roswell Encina, president of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society, was on a Washington Metro train when a group of masked men from the white supremacist group Patriot Front boarded. The encounter lasted about 30 minutes and was captured in widely shared photographs during America’s 250th Independence Day celebrations.Key Facts
- Roswell Encina was riding a Metro train to a Fourth of July party in Maryland.
- A large group of masked men from Patriot Front boarded the same train car after many families and tourists got off.
- Patriot Front is a white supremacist group known for staged public appearances.
- Encina did not know the group before but researched them discreetly during the ride.
- The men did not confront Encina directly but the situation made him uncomfortable.
- A Getty photographer on the train documented the scene, giving Encina some reassurance.
- Patriot Front also held a march in Washington, D.C., on July 4 with around 400 members, carrying flags including Patriot Front and Confederate flags.
- Encina reflected on the moment’s significance during America’s 250th anniversary and said it highlights ongoing challenges in U.S. democracy and society.
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