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Anthony Messina of Brooklyn, N.Y., stand on the National Mall in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, before the inauguration of Donald Trump. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) — Anthony Messina of Brooklyn, N.Y., stand on the National Mall in D.C., Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, before the inauguration of Donald Trump. (AP Photo/s)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Supporters stand along Pennsylvania Avenue for the singing of the national anthem during the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Today Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images) — Supporters stand along Pennsylvania Avenue for the singing of the national anthem during the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Today Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

Protesters march across the freeway, reaching 7th Street SW. (WTOP/Rob Woodfork)

Protesters stop traffic as they march across the freeway. (WTOP/Rob Woodfork)

Some people leave the National Mall after Donald Trump is sworn in. (WTOP/Max Smith)

A protester is hospitalized after tear gas is used, and a police officer is treated on scene, WTOP's Mike Murillo reports. (WTOP/Mike Murillo) — A protester is hospitalized after tear gas is used, and a police officer is treated on scene, WTOP’s Mike Murillo reports. (WTOP/Mike Murillo)

People at the front of the line at the Metro Center and 12th Street checkpoint said it was about a 20 minute wait. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Some protestors have been placed into police vans at Samuel Gompers Park in NW after destruction of property allegations, WTOP's Mike Murillo says. (WTOP/Mike Murillo) — Some protestors have been placed into police vans at Samuel Gompers Park in NW after destruction of property allegations, WTOP’s Mike Murillo says. (WTOP/Mike Murillo)

Protesters damage a bus stop on 13th Street NW. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

Crowds gather outside the U.S. Capitol to watch the televised Inauguration ceremony. (Courtesy Nathaniel Forzato)

A Starbucks on I Street NW suffers the damage as protests in the District escalate. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

Protests escalate, and a McDonald's on the corner of New York Avenue and 13th Street NW suffers damage. (WTOP/Dennis Foley) — Protests escalate, and a McDonald’s on the corner of New York Avenue and 13th Street NW suffers damage. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: A man rests on the National Mall during the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire nation are preparing for the transfer of the United States presidency later today as Donald Trump is sworn is as the 45th president Friday. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: A man rests on the National Mall during the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire nation are preparing for the transfer of the United States presidency later today as Donald Trump is sworn is as the 45th president Friday. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Police at 13th and F Street NW make sure the security checkpoint is accessible for inauguration. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein)

McPherson Square is a hub for protesters this Inauguration Day. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Masked anti-Trump protesters rally together at McPherson Square. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

The inaugural platform swells with people in advance of the arrival of President-elect Donald Trump. (WTOP/Brennan Haselton)

"The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band has started to perform in advance of Donald Trump's swearing in, WTOP's Brennan Haselton says. (WTOP/Brennan Haselton) — “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band has started to perform in advance of Donald Trump’s swearing in, WTOP’s Brennan Haselton says. (WTOP/Brennan Haselton)

The security lines are long, but the people are not afraid. (WTOP/Kyle Cooper) — At the security line at 7th and D Street NW, one man holds a poster that reads, “We the people are greater than fear.” (WTOP/Kyle Cooper)

The huge security line at 7th and D Street NW extends as far as the eye can see. (WTOP/Kyle Cooper)

People aren't the only one's taking a stand this Inauguration Day. (WTOP/Max Smith) — People aren’t the only one’s taking a stand this Inauguration Day. (WTOP/Max Smith)

Police had to physically move this human chain because they were blocking an inauguration entrance, says WTOP's Dennis Foley. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

Anti-Trump protesters at 10th and E Street NW shout "Shut it down!" while "shaming" attendees, says WTOP's Dennis Foley. (WTOP/Dennis Foley) — Anti-Trump protesters at 10th and E Street NW shout “Shut it down!” while “shaming” attendees, says WTOP’s Dennis Foley. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

Spectators gather on the National Mall in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, before the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

D.C. police patrol the Potomac River on an overcast Inauguration Day. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Members of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sit in the rain waiting for the swearing in of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States to begin during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

The crowd starts to fill in along the National Mall before the swearing in of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the Untied States during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster

Spectators wait in the rain on the National Mall in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, before the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

When Donald Trump walks back out through this portico, he will be the 45th president of the United States. (WTOP/Brennan Haselton)

A pedestrian traffic jam clogs up the east side of 7th Street SW at Virginia Avenue. (WTOP/Kristi King)

These ladies from Reading, Pennsylvania have high hopes for Donald Trump. "He's going to make America wonderful," they told WTOP's Kristi King. (WTOP/Kristi King) — These ladies from Reading, Pennsylvania have high hopes for Donald Trump. “He’s going to make America wonderful,” they told WTOP’s Kristi King. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Police presence, complete with long gun, assemble on the platform of White Flint Metro Station. (WTOP/John Aaron)

The presidential podium is at the ready on the west front of the Capitol. WTOP's Brennan Haselton, who is at the scene, says the rain has just begun. (WTOP/Brennan Haselton) — The presidential podium is at the ready on the west front of the Capitol. WTOP’s Brennan Haselton, who is at the scene, says the rain has just begun. (WTOP/Brennan Haselton)

It won't be long now until the next president is sworn in here on the west front of the U.S. Capitol. Follow WTOP's Dave McConnell's coverage of the inauguration on Twitter @McConnellWTOP . (WTOP/Brennan Haselton) — It won’t be long now until the next president is sworn in on the west front of the U.S. Capitol. Follow WTOP’s Dave McConnell’s coverage of the inauguration on Twitter @McConnellWTOP. (WTOP/Brennan Haselton)

WTOP's Dave McConnell has been covering inaugural ceremonies since 1981. Here he is working the latest. Follow him on Twitter at @McConnellWTOP. (WTOP/Brennan Haselton) — WTOP’s Dave McConnell has been covering inaugural ceremonies since 1981. Here he is working the latest. Follow him on Twitter at @McConnellWTOP. (WTOP/Brennan Haselton)

As of 8 a.m. Inauguration Day, rainfall over the west front of the U.S. Capitol has WTOP’s Dave McConnell taking cover under a poncho. (WTOP/Brennan Haselton)

Even the gloomy morning weather can't deter their protesters from voicing their cause.
(Courtesy Cami McCormick) — Even the gloomy morning weather can’t deter their protesters from voicing their cause. (Courtesy Cami McCormick)

Inauguration Day 2017 is a celebration for some, but for these protesters, a chance to make a statement. (Courtesy Cami McCormick)

J20Resist protesters stand with signs outside of outside of Union Station early Inauguration Day. (Courtesy Cami McCormick)

Trump supporters file past protesters underneath a cloudy sky the morning of Inauguration Day.
(Courtesy Cami McCormick) — Trump supporters file past protesters underneath a cloudy sky the morning of Inauguration Day. (Courtesy Cami McCormick)

People are expressing their opinions in various ways this inauguration day. (Courtesy Cami McCormick)

Escorted buses snake through Georgetown to get to downtown D.C. for the inauguration. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein)

The sun rises in D.C. on the day of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) — The sun rises in D.C. on the day of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein)

The line at 12th and E streets are long, but not unmanageable early Friday morning. (WTOP/Dennis Foley) — The line at 12th and E Street NW is long, but not unmanageable. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

A Metro station manager helps customers navigate the fare machines early Friday morning for people looking to get around the District via Metro on Inauguration Day. An All Day Pass costs $14.50. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein)

A family from Erie, Pennsylvania, heads to the swearing-in ceremony. They are looking forward to President Trump "making America great again -- I hope that's what he does," they told WTOP's Neal Augenstein. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) — A family from Erie, Pennsylvania, heads to the swearing-in ceremony. They are looking forward to President Trump “making America great again — I hope that’s what he does,” they told WTOP’s Neal Augenstein. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein)

"These anti-Trump protesters got some good natured-ish — at least with a smile from both sides — ribbing from an older Trump supporter," said WTOP's Max Smith, of the protesters at a Metro station. (WTOP/Max Smith) — “These anti-Trump protesters got some good natured-ish — at least with a smile from both sides — ribbing from an older Trump supporter,” said WTOP’s Max Smith, of the protesters at a Metro station. (WTOP/Max Smith)

Many roads around the capitol are closed today in light of Inauguration Day activities. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli) — Many roads in downtown D.C. are closed today in light of Inauguration Day activities. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

A New Yorker headed to New York University sells Trump merchandise near the White House early Friday morning. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

Trump supporters and anti-Trump protesters alike are in need of Metro cards to get around the District. (WTOP/Max Smith)

These brothers from New York say they are glad Clinton policies are dead — like businessman Trump. The front of their shirts has the phrase, "Donald Trumps Hillary." The back reads, "The witch is dead." (WTOP/Max Smith) — These brothers from New York say they are glad Clinton policies are dead — like businessman Trump. The front of their shirts has the phrase, “Donald Trumps Hillary.” The back reads, “The witch is dead.” (WTOP/Max Smith)

The inaugural theme, according to the Trump team, is "Make America Great Again." (Courtesy Cami McCormick) — The inaugural theme, according to the Trump team, is “Make America Great Again.” (Courtesy Cami McCormick)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: An anti-Trump protester (L) walks past Trump supporters on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. President-elect Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th U.S. President today. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) — An anti-Trump protester (left) walks past Trump supporters on Inauguration Day. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: A view of atmosphere at the Newseum Inaugural celebration at The Newseum on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) — Attendees at the Newseum inaugural celebration pose with a cardboard likeness of the new president Friday. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Anthony Messina of Brooklyn, N.Y., stand on the National Mall in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, before the inauguration of Donald Trump. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Supporters stand along Pennsylvania Avenue for the singing of the national anthem during the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Today Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

Protesters march across the freeway, reaching 7th Street SW. (WTOP/Rob Woodfork)

Protesters stop traffic as they march across the freeway. (WTOP/Rob Woodfork)

Some people leave the National Mall after Donald Trump is sworn in. (WTOP/Max Smith)

A protester is hospitalized after tear gas is used, and a police officer is treated on scene, WTOP's Mike Murillo reports. (WTOP/Mike Murillo)

People at the front of the line at the Metro Center and 12th Street checkpoint said it was about a 20 minute wait. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Some protestors have been placed into police vans at Samuel Gompers Park in NW after destruction of property allegations, WTOP's Mike Murillo says. (WTOP/Mike Murillo)

Protesters damage a bus stop on 13th Street NW. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

Crowds gather outside the U.S. Capitol to watch the televised Inauguration ceremony. (Courtesy Nathaniel Forzato)

A Starbucks on I Street NW suffers the damage as protests in the District escalate. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

Protests escalate, and a McDonald's on the corner of New York Avenue and 13th Street NW suffers damage. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: A man rests on the National Mall during the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire nation are preparing for the transfer of the United States presidency later today as Donald Trump is sworn is as the 45th president Friday. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Police at 13th and F Street NW make sure the security checkpoint is accessible for inauguration. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein)

McPherson Square is a hub for protesters this Inauguration Day. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Masked anti-Trump protesters rally together at McPherson Square. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

The inaugural platform swells with people in advance of the arrival of President-elect Donald Trump. (WTOP/Brennan Haselton)

"The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band has started to perform in advance of Donald Trump's swearing in, WTOP's Brennan Haselton says. (WTOP/Brennan Haselton)

The security lines are long, but the people are not afraid. (WTOP/Kyle Cooper)

The huge security line at 7th and D Street NW extends as far as the eye can see. (WTOP/Kyle Cooper)

People aren't the only one's taking a stand this Inauguration Day. (WTOP/Max Smith)

Police had to physically move this human chain because they were blocking an inauguration entrance, says WTOP's Dennis Foley. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

Anti-Trump protesters at 10th and E Street NW shout "Shut it down!" while "shaming" attendees, says WTOP's Dennis Foley. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

Spectators gather on the National Mall in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, before the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

D.C. police patrol the Potomac River on an overcast Inauguration Day. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Members of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sit in the rain waiting for the swearing in of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States to begin during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Spectators wait in the rain on the National Mall in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, before the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

When Donald Trump walks back out through this portico, he will be the 45th president of the United States. (WTOP/Brennan Haselton)

A pedestrian traffic jam clogs up the east side of 7th Street SW at Virginia Avenue. (WTOP/Kristi King)

These ladies from Reading, Pennsylvania have high hopes for Donald Trump. "He's going to make America wonderful," they told WTOP's Kristi King. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Police presence, complete with long gun, assemble on the platform of White Flint Metro Station. (WTOP/John Aaron)

The presidential podium is at the ready on the west front of the Capitol. WTOP's Brennan Haselton, who is at the scene, says the rain has just begun. (WTOP/Brennan Haselton)

It won't be long now until the next president is sworn in here on the west front of the U.S. Capitol. Follow WTOP's Dave McConnell's coverage of the inauguration on Twitter @McConnellWTOP . (WTOP/Brennan Haselton)

WTOP's Dave McConnell has been covering inaugural ceremonies since 1981. Here he is working the latest. Follow him on Twitter at @McConnellWTOP. (WTOP/Brennan Haselton)

Even the gloomy morning weather can't deter their protesters from voicing their cause.
(Courtesy Cami McCormick)

Inauguration Day 2017 is a celebration for some, but for these protesters, a chance to make a statement. (Courtesy Cami McCormick)

J20Resist protesters stand with signs outside of outside of Union Station early Inauguration Day. (Courtesy Cami McCormick)

Trump supporters file past protesters underneath a cloudy sky the morning of Inauguration Day.
(Courtesy Cami McCormick)

People are expressing their opinions in various ways this inauguration day. (Courtesy Cami McCormick)

Escorted buses snake through Georgetown to get to downtown D.C. for the inauguration. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein)

The sun rises in D.C. on the day of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein)

The line at 12th and E streets are long, but not unmanageable early Friday morning. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

A Metro station manager helps customers navigate the fare machines early Friday morning for people looking to get around the District via Metro on Inauguration Day. An All Day Pass costs $14.50. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein)

A family from Erie, Pennsylvania, heads to the swearing-in ceremony. They are looking forward to President Trump "making America great again -- I hope that's what he does," they told WTOP's Neal Augenstein. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein)

"These anti-Trump protesters got some good natured-ish — at least with a smile from both sides — ribbing from an older Trump supporter," said WTOP's Max Smith, of the protesters at a Metro station. (WTOP/Max Smith)

Many roads around the capitol are closed today in light of Inauguration Day activities. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

A New Yorker headed to New York University sells Trump merchandise near the White House early Friday morning. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

Trump supporters and anti-Trump protesters alike are in need of Metro cards to get around the District. (WTOP/Max Smith)

These brothers from New York say they are glad Clinton policies are dead — like businessman Trump. The front of their shirts has the phrase, "Donald Trumps Hillary." The back reads, "The witch is dead." (WTOP/Max Smith)

The inaugural theme, according to the Trump team, is "Make America Great Again." (Courtesy Cami McCormick)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: An anti-Trump protester (L) walks past Trump supporters on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. President-elect Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th U.S. President today. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: A view of atmosphere at the Newseum Inaugural celebration at The Newseum on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON — Inauguration Day 2017 has come and gone.

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. The inaugural theme was a familiar one: “Make America Great Again.”

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