Preparations continue at the National Mall ahead of the 59th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., on January 19. Pool Photo by Susan Walsh/UPI | License Photo
Members of the National Guard and Capitol Police work a security checkpoint near the U.S. Capitol on Monday. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
In the wake of last week's Capitol riot, security has been increased in the nation's capital. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
A "field of flags," representing all 50 states and U.S. territories, is displayed on the National Mall to represent the American people who are unable to travel to Washington due to COVID-19 restrictions to witness the inauguration. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
Preparations are made at the Capitol prior to a dress rehearsal. Pool Photo by Patrick Semansky/UPI | License Photo
Stand-ins for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her family participate in a dress rehearsal for her swearing-in. Harris will be the first woman, as well as the first Black and South Asian person, to serve as vice president. Pool Photo by Patrick Semansky/UPI | License Photo
Socially distanced seating is set up at the Capitol. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Joe Biden will be sworn-in as the 46th president. Pool Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo
A marching band moves by the Capitol at a dress rehearsal for the inaugural ceremony. Pool Photo by J. Scott Applewhite/UPI | License Photo
Military personnel practice marching on Pennsylvania Avenue for the inauguration ceremony. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
Workers hang banners on the Pennsylvania Avenue reviewing stand across the street from the White House. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
A stand-in for Biden (C) salutes during a rehearsal for Wednesday's inspection of troops at the Capitol. Photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo
People are evacuated back inside after a security threat during dress rehearsals on Monday. Pool Photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo
White House Marine sentries rehearse Biden's arrival. Pool Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo
A law enforcement agent secures an area at the Capitol after a
security threat during dress rehearsal forced a lockdown. Pool Photo by Jeenah Moon/UPI |
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A U.S. Army band performs at a dress rehearsal. Pool Photo by Greg Nash/UPI | License Photo
National Guard troops are armed at the U.S. Capitol ahead of the inauguration. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
National Guard troops leave the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center during a lockdown that interrupted rehearsals for the inaugural ceremony. Pool Photo by Jonathan Ernst/UPI | License Photo
Police and firefighters respond to a fire at a homeless encampment near the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
The fire caused a security lockdown during the inauguration rehearsal. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
A barrier blocks road traffic leading to the Lincoln Memorial as security in the nation's capital has been tightened ahead of the inauguration. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
Razor wire sits atop perimeter fences at the U.S. Capitol on Sunday. Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo
National Guard troops secure the nation's capital ahead of the upcoming inauguration. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
Shields and other protective armor lie organized on the ground at the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI. | License Photo
A perimeter fence is locked with chain and plastic handcuffs. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
Biden and Harris memorabilia is locked up behind glass shelves at a shop in Union Station. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI. | License Photo
National Guard troops from the 278th Armored Calvary Regiment organize themselves at the beginning of their shift. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
Employees from Hercules Fence attach razor wire to the 8-foot fencing surrounding the U.S. Supreme Court. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI. | License Photo
A man takes a selfie on Saturday where preparations are taking place for the inauguration. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
Members of the National Guard are assigned duty at the U.S. Capitol on Friday. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
Workers affix bunting outside the U.S. Capitol on Thursday. Photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo
Employees of the architect of the Capitol work on repairing one of the broken windows on the east entrance main door after the January 6 riot. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
Workers place 10-foot concrete jersey barriers at the base of perimeter fences for extra safety surrounding the White House. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
Plastic covering is wrapped around a statue at the Reagan Building for protection against vandalism. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
Workers place 8-foot-tall perimeter fencing around the White House. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
The White House is seen on the background where a red X indicates a "do not enter" at a secure entrance to the Ellipse. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
Workers with Hercules Fence install razor wire on the 8-foot-tall perimeter fence surrounding the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
Workers hang bunting from a media riser for inauguration events. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo | License Photo
Protective armament is stacked up ready for use as thousands of members of the National Guard occupy the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
Members of the National Guard occupying the U.S. Capitol rest in preparation for the inauguration. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
National Guard members stand at the ready around the perimeter fence and undergo preparation at the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo
House Majority Whip James Clyburn walks past sleeping members of the National Guard on January 13. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
