President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first presidential election campaign speech of 2024 on Friday, marking the third anniversary of the deadly January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The significant address will take place at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, a location rich in historical meaning.

Due to anticipated adverse weather conditions on the anniversary day, Biden will speak at Valley Forge, where George Washington's army faced hardships during the bitter winter of 1777-78, a crucial period for securing American independence.

Further addressing the importance of January 6, Biden will deliver another speech on Monday at the Mother Emanuel AME church in Charleston, South Carolina. This church holds historical significance as it was the site of a tragic incident in June 2015 when a gunman killed nine Black people in an attempt to ignite a race war.

While the Biden campaign focuses on the upcoming election, particularly highlighting the actions of former President Donald Trump, the Capitol attack and its aftermath will play a central role in the narrative. Trump, who contested the 2020 election results and encouraged supporters to disrupt the certification of Biden's win by Congress, remains a dominant figure in Republican polling despite various legal challenges and controversies.

The Biden campaign aims to emphasize the preservation of American democracy as a central theme. In a preview of his Valley Forge speech, an ad titled "Cause" was released, setting the stakes for the upcoming election. The ad features Biden stating, "I’ve made the preservation of American democracy the central issue of my presidency," against a backdrop of footage showing Americans voting.

The ad also addresses the presence of extremism in America, showcasing incidents such as white supremacists marching in Virginia in 2017 and the Capitol attack. Biden asserts, "There’s something dangerous happening in America. There’s an extremist movement that does not share the basic beliefs in our democracy."

As the election year unfolds, the Biden campaign is positioning itself against Trump's influence, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding democracy in the face of growing challenges. The speeches and ad serve as reminders of the critical role January 6 plays in shaping the nation's political landscape.