PHOTOS: DC on lockdown ahead of inauguration
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Members of the military band evacuate from the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during a rehearsal the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Members of the military band evacuate from the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during a rehearsal the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Preparations are made prior to a dress rehearsal for the 59th inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Preparations are made prior to a dress rehearsal for the 59th inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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The Washington Monument and the National Mall are visible as members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard walk along the West Front of the U.S. Capitol at the site of the 59th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
The Washington Monument and the National Mall are visible as members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard walk along the West Front of the U.S. Capitol at the site of the 59th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
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Flags are placed on the National Mall, looking towards the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial, ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Flags are placed on the National Mall, looking towards the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial, ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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The Coast Guard has been planning for the inauguration since August, but assets were moved into the area earlier than expected after the riot at the Capitol.
(WTOP/Mike Murillo)
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High level security officials make a survey of the East Front of the Capitol after an announcement of security problems during a rehearsal for the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Members of the military band evacuate from the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during a rehearsal the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Members of the military band evacuate from the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during a rehearsal the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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A member of the National Guard secures the U.S. Capitol ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021.
(AP Photo/David Goldman)
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Runners jog up to the Capitol ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington.
(AP Photo/David Goldman)
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The Memorial Bridge, newly renovated, stands empty over the weekend.
(WTOP/Dave Dildine)
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A sign warns people to steer clear of D.C.
(WTOP/Dave Dildine)
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Rollerbladers roll around Washington near the Capitol as security is increased ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)
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A jogger stops near the Capitol to observe the security ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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With the U.S. Capitol in the background, National Guard work security ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington.
(AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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The U.S. Capitol stands ready as security is increased ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Washington. The United States Botanic Garden is left.
(AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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The Capitol is seen as security preparations continue at the Capitol ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 in Washington.
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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A pedestrian takes a photograph of military vehicles beside a fenced perimeter around the Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Washington as security is increased ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
(AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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A 3-year-old girl with her mother, who asked not to be named, who lives on Capitol Hill, looks around after giving a card saying “thank you for keeping us safe,” to a member of the Supreme Court Police helping to guard the Capitol area on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Washington as security is increased ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. “We wanted to thank them for guarding our home, as well as our Democracy,” said her mother.
(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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A pedestrian takes a selfie near a fenced perimeter around the Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Washington as security is increased ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
(AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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The Capitol grounds have been fenced off and guarded by troops since Jan. 6.
(WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
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National Guard troops in D.C. for the inauguration.
(WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
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Roughly 25,000 members of the National Guard will be in D.C. to provide security in the wake of continued threats.
(WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
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A National Guard member stands watch in downtown D.C.
(WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)
Will Vitka
William Vitka is a Digital Writer/Editor for WTOP.com. He's been in the news industry for over a decade. Before joining WTOP, he worked for CBS News, Stuff Magazine, The New York Post and wrote a variety of books—about a dozen of them, with more to come.
