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.

People are evacuated back inside after a security threat during dress rehearsals on Monday. Pool Photo by Win McNamee/UPI

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White House Marine sentries rehearse Biden's arrival. Pool Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI

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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

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