PHOTOS: Crowds line DC streets on 9th day of protests

For the ninth consecutive day, demonstrators took to the streets of the nation’s capital to protest the killing of George Floyd and other African Americans who have been killed in violent conflicts with police.

The size of protests waned through the week, but D.C. police chief Peter 91欧美激情ham said he had expected Saturday’s to be the biggest yet, and possibly one of the largest the city has ever seen.

See photos from the protest below.

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Demonstrators protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, near the White House in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Demonstrators paint the words ‘defund the police’ as they protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, near the White House in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Demonstrators paint the words 'defund the police' as they protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, near the White House in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Demonstrators march through the streets during a peaceful protest against police brutality and racism, on June 6, 2020 in Washington, DC. – Demonstrations are being held across the US following the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, while being arrested in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Demonstrators march through the streets during a peaceful protest against police brutality and racism, on June 6, 2020 in Washington, DC. - Demonstrations are being held across the US following the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, while being arrested in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

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A sign is displayed near Lafayette Park in D.C. on June 6, 2020. (91欧美激情/Ken Duffy)

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UNITED STATES – JUNE 6: Protesters march down Pennsylavania Avenue from the Capitol as George Floyd police brutality demonstrations and marches are held around Washington on Saturday, June 6, 2020. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - JUNE 6: Protesters march down Pennsylavania Avenue from the Capitol as George Floyd police brutality demonstrations and marches are held around Washington on Saturday, June 6, 2020. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 06: District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser (C) speaks to demonstrators gathered on the newly named Black Lives Plaza during a peaceful protest against police brutality and racism on June 6, 2020 in Washington, DC. This is the 12th day of protests with thousands of people descending on the city to peacefully demonstrate in the wake of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 06: District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser (C) speaks to demonstrators gathered on the newly named Black Lives Plaza during a peaceful protest against police brutality and racism on June 6, 2020 in Washington, DC. This is the 12th day of protests with thousands of people descending on the city to peacefully demonstrate in the wake of the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

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An American flag is displayed during protests June 6, 2020 in D.C. (91欧美激情/Monique Blyther)

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A sign is displayed in D.C. on June 6, 2020. (91欧美激情/Monique Blyther)

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Protesters appear in front of the Lincoln Memorial on June 6, 2020. (91欧美激情/Monique Blyther)

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A boy displays a “Black Lives Matter” sign during protests June 6, 2020. (91欧美激情/Monique Blyther)

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A protester holds a sign in D.C. on June 6, 2020. (91欧美激情/Monique Blyther)

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A crowd of protesters in D.C. on June 6, 2020.(91欧美激情/Monique Blyther)

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A protester displays a sign during downtown D.C. demonstrations June 6, 2020. (91欧美激情/Monique Blyther)

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Protesters in D.C. on June 6, 2020. (Courtesy Scott Maucione/Federal 91欧美激情 Network)

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Crowds gather at the newly-named Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C. on June 6, 2020. (91欧美激情/Ken Duffy)

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A view of Scott Circle NW during protests in D.C. on June 6, 2020. (91欧美激情/Monique Blyther)

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A June 6, 2020 demonstration on 16th Street and Black Lives Matter Plaza from Scott Circle to the White House. (91欧美激情/Dave Dildine)

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The statue of Martin Luther King Jr. looks out above a peaceful demonstration on June 6, 2020. (91欧美激情/Dave Dildine)

The statue of Martin Luther King Jr. looks out above a peaceful demonstration on June 6, 2020.

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Demonstrators pack into Lafayette Park in D.C. during protests against the death of George Floyd on Saturday. (Ken Duffy/91欧美激情)

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Demonstrators protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Demonstrators protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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As a Drug Enforcement Agency police office and National Guard soldiers watch, demonstrators protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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A demonstrator hugs a National Guard soldier during a protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Demonstrators protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, as they walk away from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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People kneel in silence, Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Washington, in remembrance of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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Demonstrators, including NarDre Thompson, 12, of Washington, protests Saturday, June 6, 2020, near the White House in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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A car is seen with a sign along a demonstration route on Saturday in D.C. (Melissa Howell/91欧美激情)

Demonstrators, including Morgan Hubbard, 13, center, of Washington, protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, near the White House in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Demonstrators, including Caden Hollingsworth, 8, of Washington, protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, near the White House in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Demonstrators, including Rylie Rose, 7, of Washington, protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, near the White House in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Demonstrators take part in a “March for Justice” event getting underway on Capitol Hill and heading to the White House. (Ken Duffy/91欧美激情)

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Demonstrators gather along 16th Street in D.C. during protests against George Floyd’s death. (John Domen/91欧美激情)

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A large group of demonstrators gather at the Lincoln Memorial during protests on Saturday. (Melissa Howell/91欧美激情)

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A large group of demonstrators gathered at the Lincoln Memorial during protests on Saturday. (Melissa Howell/91欧美激情)

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Demonstrators gather at the Lincoln Memorial during protests on Saturday. (Melissa Howell/91欧美激情)

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Demonstrators gather at the Lincoln Memorial during protests on Saturday. (Melissa Howell/91欧美激情)

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“I’m tired. I’m tired of going to funerals…of not being able to say ‘see you later’ to my friends…I’m tired because I’m forced to stay woke,” reads a poet out loud at the Lincoln Memorial during the protests in D.C. (Melissa Howell/91欧美激情)

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Demonstrators are seen near the U.S. Capitol as protests in D.C. are underway on Saturday. (Ken Duffy/91欧美激情)

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A demonstrator protest Saturday, June 6, 2020, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Tiffany Rose joins with other demonstrators protesting Saturday, June 6, 2020, near the White House in Washington, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers. In the background is St. Johns Church. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Demonstrators carry signs as a crowd gathers outside of the White House. (John Domen/91欧美激情)

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Children color in a poster during demonstrations in D.C. on Saturday. (John Domen/91欧美激情)

<p>Dozens gather for a moment of silence at 16th and H streets in D.C. They stayed for 8 minutes and 46 seconds — the length of time that a knee was pressed into George Floyd鈥檚 neck.</p>

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Dozens gather for a moment of silence at 16th and H streets in D.C. They stayed for 8 minutes and 46 seconds — the length of time that a knee was pressed into George Floyd鈥檚 neck.

(AP/Patrick Semansky)

Katie Williams, right, poses for a photo with her son Benjamin, 18 months, and husband Kyle near the White House, Saturday, June 6, 2020, in D.C., as people gather before scheduled protests over the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers.

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A checkpoint blocks traffic on 16th Street Northwest as people gather near the White House, Saturday, June 6, 2020, in D.C., before scheduled protests over the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers.