What group was seen marching?

The group was called Patriot Front.

Where did the rider see them?

The rider saw them on the Metro train in D.C.

Why are the photos famous?

They show masked members of a white supremacist group marching.

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Metro rider recounts encounter with Patriot Front members in D.C.

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During D.C.'s 250th birthday celebration, some photos became famous. These pictures show members of Patriot Front marching in Washington. One rider told PBS about seeing them on the Metro train. The images of these masked marchers went very popular online.

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This story shows how political groups are visible in everyday life. It lets people see who is marching and what they look like.

In brief

What group was seen marching?: The group was called Patriot Front.
Where did the rider see them?: The rider saw them on the Metro train in D.C.
Why are the photos famous?: They show masked members of a white supremacist group marching.

Different angles across outlets

All outlets frame this story similarly. They focus on the rider's personal experience seeing the Patriot Front during a big city event.

The photos gained notoriety for being about white supremacy.
PBS NewsHourJul 10, 10:25 PMHighlights that they are a 'white supremacist' group.
The event was D.C.'s 250th birthday.
PBS NewsHourJul 10, 10:25 PMSets the scene by mentioning fireworks and military planes.
The images went 'viral' (became very popular online).
PBS NewsHourJul 10, 10:25 PMEmphasizes the widespread popularity of the photos.

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