Preparing for inauguration of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris (42 images)

The nation's capital prepares for Inauguration Day on Wednesday amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as security threats after an attack on the Capitol two weeks before. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn in on the Capitol steps.

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

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Members of the National Guard and Capitol Police work a security checkpoint near the U.S. Capitol on Monday. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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In the wake of last week's Capitol riot, security has been increased in the nation's capital. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

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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

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