Inauguration 2013

Inaugural National Mall John Osler of Detroit, carries his artwork that is for sale, as he walks on the National Mall Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, with the U.S. Capitol prepared for ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama, the 57th Presidential Inaugural on Monday in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Inaugural National Mall A vendor holds items for sale on the National Mall with the U.S. Capitol prepared for the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama, the 57th Presidential Inaugural, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
WIL 0118 Chinese Dance Troupe In this Jan. 13, 2013 photo, Hali Jiang, center, practices with the Chinese American Community Center Folk Dance Troupe in "The Dance of the Golden Snake," for their performance in the presidential inauguration parade, Monday, Jan. 21. NO SALES(AP Photo/The Wilmington News-Journal, Gary Emeigh)
Window Cleaning A Window washer cleans a window of a building in Washington, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. This weekend Washington will host the 57th Presidential Inauguration" where President Barack Obama will be sworn in for a second term. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Obama Inagugural Prep In this 2013 file photo, a cyclist prepares to pass visitors standing in front of the Inaugural Parade Reviewing Stand outside the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, Friday in preparation the 57th Presidential Inauguration." (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Inauguration-What Else To Do FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2008 file photo, people look at the original Star Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired the national anthem, inside a protective chamber at the National Museum of American History in Washington. Whether visitors want to try one of the first family’s favorite restaurants, discover a sense of history or escape from the crowd to find a museum off the beaten path, Washington is the nation’s cultural capital this weekend for inauguration visitors. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
Inauguration-What Else To Do FILE - In this April 4, 2012 file photo, people visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington. Whether visitors want to try one of the first family’s favorite restaurants, discover a sense of history or escape from the crowd to find a museum off the beaten path, Washington is the nation’s cultural capital this weekend for inauguration visitors. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
Obama Inaugural Prep An entrance post to the White House is painted outside the White House in Washington, Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, in preparation for this weekend's 57th Presidential Inauguration" where President Barack Obama will be sworn in for a second term. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
The military cordon stands at Pennsylvania Avenue and 11th Street during a practice inaugural parade on Jan. 13. (WTOP/Bob Madigan)
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama FILE - This Jan. 5, 2013 file photo shows President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama preparing to board Air Force One at Honolulu Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, in Honolulu, after their holiday vacation. Michelle Obama has proven her fashion savvy time and time again since she was introduced to the country as first lady on Inauguration Day 2009. In the past four years she has adeptly walked the line between directional fashionista and everywoman. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, file)
Inauguration Black Market FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2009, file photo, a display shows inauguration tickets as they were being counted and distributed on Capitol Hill in Washington. Tickets to President Barack Obama's inauguration 2013 inauguration haven't even been distributed yet, but are being peddled on eBay and Craigslist for up to $2,000 each _ and that for the swearing-in ceremony that is supposed to be free. Congressional offices and the Presidential Inaugural Committee, which are both distributing tickets to inaugural events, are trying to clamp down on the black market. So far, their efforts haven't stopped online entrepreneurs. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Katy Perry FILE - This Jan. 5, 2013 file photo shows President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama preparing to board Air Force One at Honolulu Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, in Honolulu, after their holiday vacation. Michelle Obama has proven her fashion savvy time and time again since she was introduced to the country as first lady on Inauguration Day 2009. In the past four years she has adeptly walked the line between directional fashionista and everywoman. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, file)
Over 200 American Red Cross volunteers are working today to support Inauguration festivities. (Provided by Cheryl Kravitz)
Parade President Barack Obama, right, and first lady Michelle Obama watch the Inaugural parade down Pennsylvania Avenue with their daughters, Sasha, left, and Malia, second from left, from the presidential box near the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Parade President Barack Obama, right, and first lady Michelle Obama watch the Inaugural parade down Pennsylvania Avenue as their daughters, Sasha, left, and Malia, second from left, dance in the presidential box near the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Parade President Barack Obama kisses first lady Michelle Obama as their daughters Sasha, left, and Malia, second from left, look on during the Inaugural parade, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Parade President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama gesture with their daughters Sasha, left, and Malia, second from left, during the inaugural parade, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Parade President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama cheer as bands march past the presidential box near the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Parade President Barack Obama kisses first lady Michelle Obama in the presidential box near the White House as bands march past the presidential box, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Parade Malia Obama, right, and Sasha Obama look on from the presidential box during the Inaugural parade, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Parade President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk in the Inaugural Parade after the ceremonial swearing-in for the 57th Presidential Inauguration on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Parade President Barack Obama waves as he walks in the Inaugural Parade after the ceremonial swearing-in for the 57th Presidential Inauguration on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Parade President Barck Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk in the Inaugural Parade after the ceremonial swearing-in for the 57th Presidential Inauguration on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Parade walk down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Parade President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama waves as they walk down Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Parade President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk the inaugural parade route down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Parade Vice President Joe Biden reacts with his wife, Jill, as they walk down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Heading Home Crowds now walking down Constitution Ave leaving Inauguration parade. Lines at Metro too long for many to wait. (Mark Segraves/WTOP)
Parade First lady Michelle Obama reacts to the crowd as she walks the inaugural parade route walk down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Parade President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk the inaugural parade route down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Parade President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk the inaugural parade route down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Parade Khongorzul Battsengel, left, and Ariunbolor Davaatsogt both from Mongolia, take a picture of themselves as they wait for President Barack Obama in the 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade on Pennsylvania Avenue, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of Obama. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Parade President Barack Obama waves during the 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade on Pennsylvania Avenue, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Parade The Army's Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps walks down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Post Inauguration Chinatown looking like it always does! (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
Parade Entertainer will.i.am, front center, waits in the presidential box for President Barack Obama to walk along the parade route on Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the president's ceremonial swearing-in. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Parade President Barack Obama's sister Maya Soetoro-Ng and her husband Konrad Ng watch the parade walk down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Parade President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama waves as they walk down Pennsylvania Avenue during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Parade The U.S. Army band marches down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Parade President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk down Pennsylvania Avenue during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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Parade President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama ride in the presidential limousine during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade down Pennsylvania Avenue Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Parade President Barack Obama waits in his limousine for the start of the Inaugural Parade following the Presidential review of the troops on the east side of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2102, following his inaugural address and ceremonially swearing-in during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/CJ Gunther, Pool)
Parade The parade begins! (Bob Madigan/WTOP)
Parade President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama ride in the presidential limousine during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Post Inauguration Watching live from inside. This couple went 4 years ago but opted for a warmer seat this year. (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
Parade Crowd outside White House awaits POTUS. (Dick Uliano/WTOP)
A tale of two Inaugurations (Courtesy of the National Park Service)
Post Inauguration Lizzie Leader, Ashley Green, Sarah Tompkins and Dave Slungaard taking a break from the cold. (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
City Hall Spectators huddle together to stay warm outside DC City Hall climate controlled reviewing stand. (Mark Segraves/WTOP)
View from Washington Monument From the top of the Washington Monument (Courtesy of National Park Service)
Post Inauguration Fare card line at Gallery pl. bit of a bottleneck but entrances clear, no real wait (Max Smith/WTOP)
Post Inauguration Peter Cutler skipped the live ceremonies in favor of some food and beer at Bar Pilar. (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
Post Inauguration Inauguration drink specials at St. Ex (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
National Day of Hope and Resolve President Barack Obama is applauded on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, after signing a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, following his ceremonial swearing- in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. From left are, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va, and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. (AP Photo/Jonathan Ernst, Pool)
National Day of Hope and Resolve President Barack Obama signs a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, following his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. From, left are, Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va. (AP Photo/Jonathan Ernst, Pool)
National Day of Hope and Resolve President Barack Obama, surrounded by Congressional leaders, signs a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, following his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. From left are, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va., and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. (AP Photo/Jonathan Ernst, Pool)
National Day of Hope and Resolve A proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, signed by President Barack Obama, sits on desk on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, after the president's ceremonial swearing- in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Jonathan Ernst, Pool)
City Hall Civil Rights activist Dick Gregory watches Inauguration from Marion Barry's office in DC City Hall. (Mark Segraves/WTOP)
No Dogs Already out of hot dogs 18th and G (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
Starbucks Scene inside Starbucks on 18th and H. 4 or 5 rows of lines. (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
The Crowd People gather on the National Mall for the public ceremonial inauguration for U.S. President Barack Obama on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
Jay-Z and Beyonce Jay-Z and Beyonce pose for a photo after the public ceremonial inauguration for U.S. President Barack Obama on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Washington Monument The overflow crowd near the Washington Monument watch the inauguration from afar. (Megan Cloherty/WTOP)
Better head elsewhere Toilets at 18th and F packed! (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
18th Street 18th Street bottle necking en route to parade (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
Beyonce Beyonce sings the National Anthem at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Beyonce Vice President Joe Biden, right, watches as President Barack Obama kisses Beyonce at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Beyonce Beyonce sings the national anthem at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Constitution Hall California contingent outside Constitution Hall (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
Sponsored by Starbucks? Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
Break time (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
Vendors rush outta the way (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
Bahamas for Obama (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama gestures as he gives his inauguration address during a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
Kelly Clarkson Singer Kelly Clarkson performs at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Kelly Clarkson Singer Kelly Clarkson is greeted by President Barack Obama, left and Vice President Joe Biden at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Pennsylvania Ave. My view of Pennsylvania Avenue from my Inaugural Parade Announcer perch. A major honor!(Bob Madigan/WTOP)
The Lee University Festival Choir The Lee University Festival Choir perform at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Richard Blanco U.S. President Barack Obama (R) greets poet Richard Blanco after his poem during the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
U.S. President Barack Obama U.S. President Barack Obama (C) pauses with his escorts before walking through the Lower West Terrace Door of the U.S. Capitol to begin swearing-in ceremonies on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama will be ceremonially sworn in for his second term today. (Photo by Jonathan Ernst-Pool/Getty Images)
Sasha and Malia Obama Then and Now (AP/Getty Images)
The Mall It's that cold. (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
President Barack Obama U.S. President Barack Obama speaks as U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner looks on during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. )(Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama waves after his ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama speaks at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama speaks during the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
U.S. President Barack Obama U.S. President Barack Obama is sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts as First lady Michelle Obama and daughters, Sasha Obama and Malia Obama look on during the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama's family watches during the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama is sworn by Chief Justice John Roberts at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Watching Dozens of people watching Inauguration at Fado in DC. (Max Smith/WTOP)
Vice President Joe Biden President Barack Obama, center and Beau Biden, Attorney of Deleware, right, watch as his father Joe Biden is sworn in at the ceremonial swearing- in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
James Taylor Singer James Taylor performs at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) gives remarks during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Myrlie Evers-Williams Myrlie Evers-Williams gives the invocation as U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden look on during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Vice President Joe Biden Vice President Joe Biden is sworn by Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
City Hall Reporters covering Inauguration from DC City Hall press room. (Mark Segraves/WTOP)
President Barack Obama Vice President Joe Biden, left and President Barack Obama wait for their ceremonial swearing- in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama greets his daughter Sasha and Malia as first lady Michelle Obama watches at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Barack Obama First lady Michelle Obama listens to her daughter Sasha at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
U.S. Capitol Vice President Joe Biden, left and President Barack Obama wait for their ceremonial swearing- in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Mother and daughter First lady Michelle Obama speaks with her daughter Sasha at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama arrives on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
House Minority Leader Sen. Nancy Pelosi House Minority Leader Sen. Nancy Pelosi of Calif. arrives on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing- in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama arrives on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. is at right. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama, left and Vice President Joe Biden wait for their ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
President Barack Obama Flanked by Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden arrive at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Jill Biden Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Jo Biden, arrives on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing- in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama arrives on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
Vice President Joe Biden Vice President Joe Biden, followed by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., arrives on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
President Barack Obama With his wife Michelle at his shoulder, President Barack Obama waves to crowds gather for his ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama arrives at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama arrives on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama applauds with his wife Michelle and daughters Sasha and Malia before his ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Malia and Sasha Obama President Barack Obama's daughters Malia Obama,left, and Sasha Obama arrive on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
Michelle Obama First lady Michelle Obama arrives on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
The President and Vice President President Barack Obama greets Vice President Joe Biden at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama arrives for his ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama is greeted by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton for his ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama arrives at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)
President Barack Obama This handout photo provided by NASA shows President Barack Obama saluting as he and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, depart the White House for Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, and Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Bill Ingalls, NASA)
President Barack Obama President Barack Obama arrives for his ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
James Taylor U.S. President Barack Obama greets singer after his performance during the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
James Taylor Singer James Taylor and wife Kim Taylor arrive on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
Malia Obama and Sasha Obama Malia Obama and Sasha Obama arrive at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
First lady Michelle Obama First lady Michelle Obama is greeted by her brother Craig Robinson at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
The Clintons Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and former President Bill Clinton arrive on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
First lady Michelle Obama First lady Michelle Obama arrives at the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Kelly Clarkson Singer Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock arrive on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing- in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
Former President Bill Clinton Former President Bill Clinton arrives on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
Chief Justice John Roberts Chief Justice John Roberts, followed by Justice Antonin Scalia, arrives on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. Roberts will administer the presidential oath to President Barack Obama during the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
Sasha and Malia Obama Sasha and Malia Obama arrive at the ceremonial swearing-in of their father President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Supreme Court Justices On this day in 2009, Sonia Sotomayor was sworn in as the U.S. Supreme Court's first Hispanic and third female justice (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
Pennsylvania Avenue President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama ride up Pennsylvania Avenue in the presidential motorcade towards the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, ahead of his ceremonial swearing in during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Washington Monument Camped out (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
Former President Jimmy Carter Former President Jimmy Carter arrives with his wife Rosalynn at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Beyonce and Jay-Z Beyonce and Jay-Z arrive at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Andrews, Pool)
Eva Longoria Actress Eva Longoria arrives on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
Jay-Z and Beyonce Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
Former Presidents Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton speak with former President Jimmy Carter at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Sen. Al Franken From left, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn, and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. arrive on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing- in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton arrive at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Newt Gingrich Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and wife Callista Gingrich arrive on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
Jay-Z and Beyonce Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Supreme Court Justices Supreme Court associate justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, left and Clarence Thomas arrive at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Rep. Paul Ryan House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. arrives on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing- in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Defense Secretary Leon Panetta arrives at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
National Mall A crowd fills up the National Mall before at the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Supreme Court Justices Associate Justices Elena Kagan, left, and Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor arrive at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Former Mayor Tony Williams Former DC Mayor Tony Williams at reception in City Hall for parade. (Mark Segraves/WTOP)
Nick Cannon Musician and TV host Nick Cannon greets fans on the south side of the Capitol.
All the way from Maine Chuck and Jodi Quintero drove down from Maine for the 57th inauguration.(Megan Cloherty/WTOP)
Union Station Deborah Baylor says her group of friends from Baltimore took the train in to Union Station to be a part of history. (Megan Cloherty/WTOP)
First Inauguration This is the first inauguration Nancy Goldring of Baltimore has attended. With tickets to the yellow zone. (Megan Cloherty/WTOP)
Trash Trying to keep up with demand (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
FBI Director Robert Mueller FBI Director Robert Mueller arrives for the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Senator John McCain & U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) (L) and U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) gesture to U.S. Rep. Peter King before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re- elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer of Md., left, gets help with his cellphone camera from House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy of Calif., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, prior to the start of President Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden arrive at St. John's Church in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for a church service during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno arrives on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, before President Barack's Obama ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Win McNamee, Pool)
Rev. Al Sharpton Rev. Al Sharpton arrives for the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Rahm Emanuel Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel arrives with his wife Amy for the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
John Mayer and Katy Perry John Mayer and Katy Perry arrives for the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
John Mayer and Katy Perry John Mayer and Katy Perry arrives for the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
City Hall DC Taxation Without Representation flag flys in front if DC City Hall along parade route. (Mark Segraves/WTOP)
Bikes Say hello! Still plenty of parking at the bike coral 16th and I.
Bike Reporters My ride for the Inauguration. WTOP has two bike correspondents today, keep up with us on @wtop. (Kate Ryan/WTOP)
Souveniers 3 for $30 special (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
Souveniers Obama shirts for $5 lining parade route. (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
Porta Potty lines Small lines already forming at porta potties. (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
Flags Lance from Brooklyn is selling flags. (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
Posing Posing with Obama
18th Street More swag near 18th St checkpoint.(Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
Connecticut & I Inauguration swag at Connecticut and I streets . (Alicia Lozano/WTOP)
Posing with the President Victoria Scoyoto and her friends from Johns Hopkins pose for THE picture at Pennsylavania and 18th. (Hank Silverberg/WTOP)
West Front of the U.S. Capitol WTOP's digs on the West Front. (Andrew Mollenbeck/WTOP)
Florida Highway Patrol Visiting Florida Highway Patrol troopers say this is their first time wearing earmuffs. (Neal Augenstein/WTOP)
16th straight year 85 year old Charlie Brotman of Takoma Park, MD. Inaugural parade announcer. His 16th straight. (Dick Uliano/WTOP)
City Hall View of parade route from DC City Hall reviewing stand. (Mark Segraves/WTOP)
City Hall Letter opener with DC seal a gift for council guests in parade reviewing stand.
City Hall Council members Graham and Barry arrive at City Hall to watch parade.(Mark Segraves/WTOP)
Red Line FILE PHOTO - Half of a Red Line car toward Dupont at Woodley at 9:15 a.m. Safe to say there's plenty of room. (WTOP/Max Smith)
U.S. Capitol Laura Flores (2nd L) and Tim Flores and others gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama, will be ceremonially sworn in for his second term today. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Steve Harvey Actor waits for the start of the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Pennsylvania Ave. People gather along Pennsylvania Ave. before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
West Front of the U.S. Capitol People try and stay warm before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Pennsylvania Ave. People begin to gather along Pennsylvania Ave. before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
West Front of the U.S. Capitol A member of the military stands next to empty seats before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
West Front of the U.S Placemarks are set for the Obama and Biden families before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re- elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
West Front of the U.S. Capitol Crowds wait for the start of the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
President arrives at St. John's Chuch First lady Michelle Obama is greeted by Rev. Luis Leon at St. John's Church in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, as the first family arrived for a church service during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President arrives at St. John's Chuch President Barack Obama, accompanied by his daughters Sasha and Malia, first lady Michelle Obama and mother-in-law Marian Robinson, waves as they arrive at St. John's Church in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for a church service during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President arrives at St. John's Chuch President Barack Obama smiles as he arrives at St. John's Church in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, for a church service during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
The Capitol People wave American flags as people gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama, will be ceremonially sworn in for his second term today. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Taxation Without Representation U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden's limousines present new District of Columbia 'Taxation Without Representation' licence plates while parked outside St. John's Church as they attend a prayers service the morning of the ceremonial Inaugural ceremony January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama and Biden will begin their second term in office by taking the Oath of Office later in the morning during a ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Captiol. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Westboro Baptist Church Protesters from Westboro Baptist Church in permitted area along Pennsylvania Ave. (Neal Augenstein/WTOP)
Plenty of room available Nothing like 4 years ago. Still lots of room along parade route. 1350 PA Ave.(Mark Segraves/WTOP)
Nice hat Derrick Holman from Ok city waiting on line for fare card at Franconia-Springfield. (Hank Silverberg/WTOP)
Great seats Early birds get some good parade seats. (Mark Segraves/WTOP)
The crowd gathers Birds fly over the mall in the early morning in front of the Washington Monument before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Washington Monument People gather on the mall in the early morning in front of the Washington Monument before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
Ceremonial Coast Guard honor guards Ceremonial Coast Guard honor guards frame the U.S. Capitol before the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Parade entrance Line at parade entrance security check point 12th street NW (Mark Segraves/WTOP)
Short fare card lines
Gates open Gate on Indiana near 7th now open for people without tickets for Pennsylvania Ave parade. (Neal Augenstein/WTOP)
Moving smoothly Turnstile at Franconia-Springfield station at 8:00. Moving right along. No hassle. No backup. (Hank Silverberg/WTOP)
Crowds begin to form The crowd starts to fill up the National Mall early in the morning before the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Inauguration Day The sun rises behind the Capitol Dome early in the morning before the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Sunrise The sun rises behind the U.S. Capitol Dome early in the morning before the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Cold but patient Security gate for public without tickets about to open on Indiana Ave with access to parade. Crowd is cold but patient.(Neal Augenstein/WTOP)
Volunteer ambassador Volunteer ambassadors provide maps and answers. (Mark Segraves/WTOP)
A caffeinated Mall Trash cans already overflowing as crowd grows on National Mall. (Mark Segraves/WTOP)
Bike power WTOP's Thomas Warren readies his transportation for the day on the National Mall. (Kate Ryan/WTOP)
Guests start to arrive Guests start to arrive on the West Front of the Capitol. (Andrew Mollenback/WTOP)
Getting ready Workmen polish windows in inaugural parade presidential reviewing stand in front of White House.(Dick Uliano/WTOP)
Commemorative buttons Joe has commemorative buttons for $2. (Kristi King/WTOP)
D Street security gate Long line at D St NW security gate waiting for doors to open. (Neal Augenstein/WTOP)
Cell problems AT&T service issues for a cell on Mall at 7th St. (Kristi King/WTOP)
Metro filling up A typical car filling up at Shady Grove. (WTOP/Max Smith)
Early crowds Crowd waiting for security screening gate to open at 7th and D Streets NW. (Neal Augenstein/WTOP)
Early crowd at Starbucks Cold weather, long line in Starbucks corner of 7th at E. (Neal Augenstein/WTOP)
Presidential hot sauce A general view of atmosphere of the 57th United States Presidential Inauguration on January 19, 2013 in Washington, United States. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
Presidential bobble-head A general view of atmosphere of the 57th United States Presidential Inauguration on January 19, 2013 in Washington, United States. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
Katy Perry Katy Perry performs during the Kids' Inaugural: Our Children. Our Future." event in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, as part of the 57th Inauguration weekend of events. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Katy Perry Katy Perry performs during the Kids' Inaugural: Our Children. Our Future." event in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, as part of the 57th Inauguration weekend of events. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Inaugural Preparation Security officers walk down Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Washington. Thousands are expected to march during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama, Monday. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Inaugural Protest Evalina Lentini, of Ohio, looks at the Presidential viewing stand near the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Washington. Thousands are expected to march during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama on Monday. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Inaugural Preparation The West Front of the U.S. Capitol is dressed in red, white and blue the day before President Obama's public inauguration ceremony, in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. President Obama took the official oath of office at the White House at noon Jan. 20, as mandated by the Constitution. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama President Barack Obama kisses first lady Michelle Obama as they speak to supporters and donors at an inaugural reception for the 57th Presidential Inauguration at The National Building Museum in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Joe Biden, Jill Biden President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama greet Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden before they speak to supporters and donors at an inaugural reception for the 57th Presidential Inauguration at The National Building Museum in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama speak to supporters and donors at an inaugural reception for the 57th Presidential Inauguration at The National Building Museum in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, John Roberts President Barack Obama is officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. Next to Obama are first lady Michelle Obama, holding the Robinson Family Bible, and daughters Malia and Sasha. (AP Photo/Larry Downing, Pool)
Inaugural Protest Evalina Lentini, of Ohio, looks at the Presidential viewing stand near the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Washington. Thousands are expected to march during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama on Monday. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Obama President Barack Obama embraces daughter Malia as first lady Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha, right, and Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, Jr., look on after the official swearing-in in the Blue Room of the White House, Sunday, January 20, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Brendan Smialowski, Pool)
Inaugural Swearing In Obama President Barack Obama waves after being officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Sunday Jan. 10, 2013. Behind Obama are first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha, right. (AP Photo/Larry Downing, Pool)
APTOPIX Inaugural Swearing In Obama President Barack Obama hugs daughter Malia as first lady Michelle Obama and daughter Malia watch after Obama was officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts, not pictured, in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Larry Downing, Pool)
APTOPIX Inaugural Swearing In Obama President Barack Obama is officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Brendan Smialowski, Pool)
APTOPIX Inaugural Swearing In Obama President Barack Obama is officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. Next to Obama are first lady Michelle Obama, holding the Robinson Family Bible, and daughters Malia and Sasha. (AP Photo/Larry Downing, Pool)
Barack Obama, Michelle President Barack Obama is officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts, not pictured, in the Blue Room of the White House Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Washington, as first lady Michelle Obama holds the Robinson Family Bible. (AP Photo/Doug Mills, The New York Times, Pool)
Sonia Sotomayor, Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Maisy Biden, R. Hunter Biden, Noami Biden, Finnegan Biden, Natalie Biden, Kathleen Biden, Hunter Biden, Ashley Biden, Howard Krein, Beau Biden, Hallie Biden Vice President Joe Biden, with his wife Jill Biden holding the Biden Family Bible, takes the official oath of office from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, surrounded by family, during an official ceremony at the Naval Observatory, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Washington. Family members from left: Maisy Biden, R. Hunter Biden, Noami Biden, Finnegan Biden, Natalie Biden, Kathleen Biden, Hunter Biden, Ashley Biden, Howard Krein, Beau Biden, Hallie Biden. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Sonia Sotomayor, Joe Biden, Jill Biden Vice President Joe Biden, left, places his hand on the Biden Family Bible held by his wife Jill Biden, center, as he takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, right, during and official ceremony at the Naval Observatory, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Inaugural Parade A person takes a picture of the civil rights movement float prepared for the 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Washington. Thousands are planning to march in the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama on Monday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Luci Brown Luci Brown of South Bend, Ind., looks at the floats prepared for the 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Washington. Thousands are planning to march in the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama on Monday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Arianna Dorman Arianna Dorman of Fort Washington, Md., holds her dog "Luke," as she poses for a picture with the civil rights movement float prepared for the 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Washington. Thousands are planning to march in the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama on Monday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Inaugural Parade People take a picture of a group with the Martin Luther King float prepared for the 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Washington. Thousands are planning to march in the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama on Monday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Inaugural National Mall A man rides a bicycle as others walk on the National Mall Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, with the U.S. Capitol prepared for the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama, the 57th Presidential Inaugural on Monday in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Barbara Whittaker, Fran Willis Barbara Whittaker, center, and Fran Willis, right, both of Richton Park, Ill., walk on the National Mall Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013,with the U.S. Capitol prepared for the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama, the 57th Presidential Inaugural on Monday in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Inaugural National Mall People walk on the National Mall with the U.S. Capitol prepared for the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama, the 57th Presidential Inaugural, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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