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Standoff at K Street. Numerous flash-bang canisters lobbed into crowd and this man did not back off. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

A protester responds to lawyers working to identify the detained and offer assistance. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

A demonstrator at an anti-Trump rally on Friday, Jan.20, 2017 at McPherson Square. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Man who was pepper-sprayed when conflict boiled over near 12th and K streets NW pleads with police to get past their cordon and retrieve his bike, saying "The bike didn't do anything wrong!" (WTOP/Kate Ryan) — Man who was pepper-sprayed when conflict boiled over near 12th and K streets NW pleads with police to get past their cordon and retrieve his bike, saying “The bike didn’t do anything wrong!” (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Participant at an anti-Trump rally in McPherson Square on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Protesters step out of paddy wagons and are processed for transport on Inauguration Day 2017. (WTOP/Kate Ryan) — Protesters step out of paddy wagons and are processed for transport. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Demonstrators before stepping off to march. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Demonstrators before stepping off to march. Several men in #MAGA hats have calm conversations with protesters. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Inauguration protests continue after sun sets in D.C. on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)

Inauguration protests continue after sun sets in D.C. on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Police keep watch as firefighters put out a limousine fire after the vehicle was smashed by anti-Trump protesters on K Street on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. While protests were mostly peaceful, some turned violent. President-elect Donald Trump was sworn-in as the 45th U.S. President today. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Police keep watch as firefighters put out a limousine fire after the vehicle was smashed by anti-Trump protesters on K Street on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. While protests were mostly peaceful, some turned violent. 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 limousine burns after being smashed by anti-Trump protesters on K Street on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. While protests were mostly peaceful, some turned violent. 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 limousine burns after being smashed by anti-Trump protesters on K Street on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. While protests were mostly peaceful, some turned violent. 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 protester takes a picture while holding a sign that reads "IMPEACH" in downtown Washington following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire world have watched the transfer of the United States presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, the 45th president. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: A protester takes a picture while holding a sign that reads “IMPEACH” in downtown Washington following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire world have watched the transfer of the United States presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, the 45th president. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Police and demonstrators clash in downtown Washington after a limo was set on fire following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire world have watched the transfer of the United States presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, the 45th president. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Police and demonstrators clash in downtown Washington after a limo was set on fire following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire world have watched the transfer of the United States presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, the 45th president. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Police deploy smoke and pepper grenades during clashes with protesters in northwest Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Crowd fills streets at 13th and K streets where protesters are climbing anything they can for a view pic.twitter.com/QRbUqrbbnk
— Megan Cloherty (@ClohertyWTOP) January 20, 2017

(AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

The scene at K and 13th.@WTOP pic.twitter.com/Tx6tvR8S13
— Mike Murillo (@MikeMurilloWTOP) January 20, 2017

(AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

A Washington resident, center right, demands peace as he guards a pile of burning newspaper machines to prevent protestors from feeding the flames during a demonstration after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

A protester faces off with a line of riot police during a demonstration after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

A protester shields his mouth and nose from gas fired by police during a demonstration after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Demonstrators sit near a security checkpoint as police officers let people pass to the inauguration, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana

Fire started in the street on K street near L street NW pic.twitter.com/sJ8lurz6A0
— Megan Cloherty (@ClohertyWTOP) January 20, 2017

( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

The scene at K and 13th.@WTOP pic.twitter.com/Tx6tvR8S13
— Mike Murillo (@MikeMurilloWTOP) January 20, 2017

( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Window of limo broken. Street signs toppled. A black SUV drove thru & protestors slammed on its side igniting energy pic.twitter.com/dMklgnCt49
— Megan Cloherty (@ClohertyWTOP) January 20, 2017

( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Pepper spray deployed by police at 12th and L.@WTOP pic.twitter.com/K0F826y9tc
— Mike Murillo (@MikeMurilloWTOP) January 20, 2017

( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: A general view of protesters during the Inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: A general view of protesters during the Inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Demonstrators line up in a security checkpoint, to enter to see the parade, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, during the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Demonstrators sit at the entrance of a security checkpoint, to block people to enter, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, during the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Anti-Trump protesters demonstrate near the National Mall following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire world have watched the transfer of the United States presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, the 45th president. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Anti-Trump protesters demonstrate near the National Mall following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire world have watched the transfer of the United States presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, the 45th president. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Police officer helps a tourist around new barricade set up meant to clear K street for traffic & break up protest. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty) — Police officer helps a tourist around a new barricade intended to clear K Street for traffic and break up a protest. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Demonstrators protest following the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Today Trump became the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images) — Demonstrators protested the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

Protesters set a parked limousine on fire in downtown Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, during the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Protesters registered their rage against the new president Friday in a chaotic confrontation with police who used pepper spray and stun grenades in a melee just blocks from Donald Trump's inaugural parade route. Scores were arrested for trashing property and attacking officers. (AP Photo/Juliet Linderman) — Protesters set a parked limousine on fire in downtown Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, during the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Protesters registered their rage against the new president Friday in a chaotic confrontation with police who used pepper spray and stun grenades in a melee just blocks from Donald Trump’s inaugural parade route. Scores were arrested for trashing property and attacking officers. (AP photo/Juliet Linderman)

A coalition of students, immigrants, refugees and supporters fill a downtown street as they head to a rally while protesting on Inauguration Day, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) — A coalition of students, immigrants, refugees and supporters fill a downtown street as they head to a rally while protesting on Inauguration Day, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Seattle. (AP photo/Elaine Thompson)

Protesters socialize during Friday's inauguration of Donald Trump. (AP/Elaine Thompson) — Protesters socialize during Friday’s inauguration of Donald Trump. (AP/Elaine Thompson)

Demonstrators protest following the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images) — Demonstrators protest following the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

Demonstrators protest following the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images) — Demonstrators protest following the inauguration of Donald Trump on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

Protesters hold up signs during the Inaugural Parade on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) — Protesters hold up signs during the inaugural parade on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Police and demonstrators clash in downtown Washington after a limo was set on fire following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire world have watched the transfer of the United States presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, the 45th president. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) — Police and demonstrators clash in downtown Washington after a limo was set on fire following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Washington and the entire world have watched the transfer of the United States presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, the 45th president. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Police and demonstrators clash in downtown Washington after a limo was set on fire following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire world have watched the transfer of the United States presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, the 45th president. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) — Police and demonstrators clash in downtown Washington after a limo was set on fire following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: A protester sits by a fire in the street as police and demonstrators clash in downtown Washington following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire world have watched the transfer of the United States presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, the 45th president. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: A protester sits by a fire in the street as police and demonstrators clash in downtown Washington following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Demonstrators protest following the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Earlier today Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images) — Demonstrators protest following the inauguration of Donald Trump on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Police and demonstrators clash in downtown Washington D.C. following the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire world have watched the transfer of the United States presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, the 45th president. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) — Police and demonstrators clash in downtown Washington, D.C., following the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: A limousine burns after being destroyed by anti-Trump protesters on K Street on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. While protests were mostly peaceful, some turned violent. President-elect Donald Trump was sworn-in as the 45th U.S. President today. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) — A limousine burns after being destroyed by anti-Trump protesters on K Street on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C. While protests were mostly peaceful, some turned violent. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

MPD forms a line to keep demonstrators from moving past them on 12th St NW

A photo posted by Kate Ryan (@kateryanwtop) on Jan 20, 2017 at 5:17pm PST

(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Protesters near Samuel Gompers Park in NW DC.

A photo posted by Kate Ryan (@kateryanwtop) on Jan 20, 2017 at 5:30pm PST

(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

This uniformed man, who said he'd served in the Middle East, yelled at police, saying he'd been hit with one of the flash-bang canisters lobbed into the crowd to get them to disperse.

A photo posted by Kate Ryan (@kateryanwtop) on Jan 20, 2017 at 1:27pm PST

(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

The Bank of America branch next to the Starbucks at I St and 23th: both had windows smashed.

A photo posted by Kate Ryan (@kateryanwtop) on Jan 20, 2017 at 12:54pm PST

(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

From earlier standoff between protesters and police at K St NW

A photo posted by Kate Ryan (@kateryanwtop) on Jan 20, 2017 at 12:52pm PST

(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Mounted unit off of 12th and L where protesters are still being processed

A photo posted by Kate Ryan (@kateryanwtop) on Jan 20, 2017 at 10:49am PST

(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Chants of "Let them go!" At 13th and L NW where protesters have been detained. Not clear what condition of detention is.

A photo posted by Kate Ryan (@kateryanwtop) on Jan 20, 2017 at 10:48am PST

(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Protester sitting in intersection of 13th and L NW Helicopters overhead.

A photo posted by Kate Ryan (@kateryanwtop) on Jan 20, 2017 at 8:54am PST

(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

#USPP with protester at 13th and L NW

A photo posted by Kate Ryan (@kateryanwtop) on Jan 20, 2017 at 8:52am PST

(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Police along streets from Franklin Park to McPherson Square.

A photo posted by Kate Ryan (@kateryanwtop) on Jan 20, 2017 at 5:20pm PST

(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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Standoff at K Street. Numerous flash-bang canisters lobbed into crowd and this man did not back off. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

A protester responds to lawyers working to identify the detained and offer assistance. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

A demonstrator at an anti-Trump rally on Friday, Jan.20, 2017 at McPherson Square. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Man who was pepper-sprayed when conflict boiled over near 12th and K streets NW pleads with police to get past their cordon and retrieve his bike, saying "The bike didn't do anything wrong!" (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Participant at an anti-Trump rally in McPherson Square on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Protesters step out of paddy wagons and are processed for transport on Inauguration Day 2017. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Demonstrators before stepping off to march. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Inauguration protests continue after sun sets in D.C. on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)

Inauguration protests continue after sun sets in D.C. on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Police keep watch as firefighters put out a limousine fire after the vehicle was smashed by anti-Trump protesters on K Street on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. While protests were mostly peaceful, some turned violent. 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 limousine burns after being smashed by anti-Trump protesters on K Street on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. While protests were mostly peaceful, some turned violent. 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 protester takes a picture while holding a sign that reads "IMPEACH" in downtown Washington following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire world have watched the transfer of the United States presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, the 45th president. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Police and demonstrators clash in downtown Washington after a limo was set on fire following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire world have watched the transfer of the United States presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, the 45th president. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Police deploy smoke and pepper grenades during clashes with protesters in northwest Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

A Washington resident, center right, demands peace as he guards a pile of burning newspaper machines to prevent protestors from feeding the flames during a demonstration after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

A protester faces off with a line of riot police during a demonstration after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

A protester shields his mouth and nose from gas fired by police during a demonstration after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: A general view of protesters during the Inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Demonstrators line up in a security checkpoint, to enter to see the parade, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, during the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Anti-Trump protesters demonstrate near the National Mall following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire world have watched the transfer of the United States presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, the 45th president. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Police officer helps a tourist around new barricade set up meant to clear K street for traffic & break up protest. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Demonstrators protest following the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Today Trump became the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

Protesters set a parked limousine on fire in downtown Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, during the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Protesters registered their rage against the new president Friday in a chaotic confrontation with police who used pepper spray and stun grenades in a melee just blocks from Donald Trump's inaugural parade route. Scores were arrested for trashing property and attacking officers. (AP Photo/Juliet Linderman)

A coalition of students, immigrants, refugees and supporters fill a downtown street as they head to a rally while protesting on Inauguration Day, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Protesters socialize during Friday's inauguration of Donald Trump. (AP/Elaine Thompson)

Demonstrators protest following the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

Demonstrators protest following the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

Protesters hold up signs during the Inaugural Parade on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Police and demonstrators clash in downtown Washington after a limo was set on fire following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire world have watched the transfer of the United States presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, the 45th president. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Police and demonstrators clash in downtown Washington after a limo was set on fire following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire world have watched the transfer of the United States presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, the 45th president. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: A protester sits by a fire in the street as police and demonstrators clash in downtown Washington following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire world have watched the transfer of the United States presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, the 45th president. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Demonstrators protest following the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Earlier today Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Police and demonstrators clash in downtown Washington D.C. following the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Washington and the entire world have watched the transfer of the United States presidency from Barack Obama to Donald Trump, the 45th president. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: A limousine burns after being destroyed by anti-Trump protesters on K Street on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. While protests were mostly peaceful, some turned violent. President-elect Donald Trump was sworn-in as the 45th U.S. President today. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON — On Jan. 20, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. Americans flocked to the nation’s capital to both celebrate and protest the new president.

Here are some images from the protests taking place.

See images of Trump, his family and team on Inauguration Day 2017.

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