The moment the crowds began to gather, the White House security sprang into action. Realizing the urgency of the situation, the White House mobilized the National Guard. Large numbers of fully armed soldiers stood their ground in front of the White House, holding back a growing crowd.
The outrageously agitated crowd had little regard for who stood before them. Had it not been for still having some sense of reason, many would have charged violently at the White House.
