Inauguration preparation in Washington, D.C. (16 images)

Workers stand on the podium location as preparations continue for the upcoming Presidential inauguration on the West Front of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC on January 15, 2013. President Barack Obama will be sworn in for a second term on Monday, January 21. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

American flags are seen mid-installation on the West Front of the Capitol Building as inauguration preparations continue in Washington, DC on January 15, 2013. President Barack Obama will be sworn in for a second term on Monday, January 21. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

President Barack Obama stand-in U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Serpico Elliott arrives on stage for the Inauguration dress rehearsal in Washington, DC on January 13, 2013. President Barack Obama will be sworn in for a second term on January 21, 2013. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

Members of a Military Honor Guard participate in the Inauguration parade dress rehearsal on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, DC on January 13, 2013. UPI/Kevin Dietsch