Preparations underway in D.C. for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
The U.S. Capitol building is prepared for the inauguration ceremonies for President-elect Joe Biden as the "Field of Flags" are placed on the ground on the National Mall on Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington, DC. Approximately 191,500 flags will cover part of the National Mall and will represent the American people who are unable to travel to Washington, for the inauguration.ASSOCIATED PRESS
A large American Flag is are placed on the National Mall, with the U.S. Capitol behind, ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.ASSOCIATED PRESS
The U.S. Capitol building is prepared for the inauguration ceremonies for President-elect Joe Biden as the "Field of Flags" are placed on the ground on the National Mall on Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington, DC. Approximately 191,500 flags will cover part of the National Mall and will represent the American people who are unable to travel to Washington, for the inauguration.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flags are placed on the National Mall ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.ASSOCIATED PRESS
State flags including the Tennessee state flag, in front, are placed on the National Mall ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.ASSOCIATED PRESS
State flags are placed on the National Mall ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Authorities lock down Pennsylvania Avenue as security is increased ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.ASSOCIATED PRESS
A worker installs America flags outside the White House ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony, Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Workers steam wrinkles from bunting on the media riser near the White House ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clouds begin to form over the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 18.ASSOCIATED PRESS
A military serviceman walks past the White House ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.ASSOCIATED PRESS
A National Guardsman stands at the Lincoln Memorial as the Washington Memorial looms in the background as security measures are heightened ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony, Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barridaces close off Black Lives Matter Plaza from pedestrian and vehicular traffic as security is increased ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Workers install a banner on a platform near the White House as preparations are made for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony, Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.ASSOCIATED PRESS
A ceremonial honor guard marches past the White House as they rehearse for the President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony, Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Members of the military march in formation on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, as they rehearse ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony, Monday, Jan. 18.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Members of the military march in formation on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House in Washington, as they rehearse ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony, Monday, Jan. 18.JEENAH MOON/POOL VIA AP
Preparations are made prior to a dress rehearsal for the 59th inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the Capitol, Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.ERIN SCHAFF/THE NEW YORK TIMES VIA AP
A members of the Military Honor Guard stands during a dress rehearsal for the 59th inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the Capitol, Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.ERIN SCHAFF/THE NEW YORK TIMES VIA AP
Members of the military band participate in a dress rehearsal for the 59th inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the Capitol, Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Preparations are made prior to a dress rehearsal for the 59th inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday, Jan. 18, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.ASSOCIATED PRESS
A U.S. Park Police helicopter circles the Capitol as a nearby fire prompted a temporary lockdown during a during a rehearsal for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 18.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Preparations are made prior to a dress rehearsal for the 59th inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.GREG NASH/POOL VIA AP
The United States Army Band performs during a dress rehearsal for the 59th inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the Capitol, Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.MELINA MARA/THE WASHINGTON POST VIA AP, POOL
On the East side of the U.S. Capitol, people participate in a rehearsal for the 59th inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.MELINA MARA/THE WASHINGTON POST VIA AP, POOL
U.S. Marine Corps. stand in the doorway between damaged Capitol doors during a rehearsal for the 59th inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.MELINA MARA/THE WASHINGTON POST VIA AP, POOL
On the East side of the U.S. Capitol, a piece of tape marks the name McConnell as people participate in a rehearsal for the 59th inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.PATRICK SEMANSKY VIA POOL/AP
A stand-in for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, left, is sworn-in as a stand-in for Doug Emhoff, second left, and stand-in family, look on, during a rehearsal for the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 18.TASOS KATOPODIS/POOL VIA AP
Preparations are made prior to a dress rehearsal for the 59th inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday, Jan. 18, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.GREG NASH/POOL VIA AP
People watch a dress rehearsal for the 59th inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the Capitol, Monday, Jan. 18, in Washington.