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January 20, 2017, 2:52 PM

Standoff at K Street. Numerous flash-bang canisters lobbed into crowd and this man did not back off. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)
Standoff at K Street. Numerous flash-bang canisters lobbed into crowd and this man did not back off. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)
WTOP/Kate Ryan
A protester responds to lawyers working to identify the detained and offer assistance. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)
A protester responds to lawyers working to identify the detained and offer assistance. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)
WTOP/Kate Ryan
A demonstrator at an anti-Trump rally on Friday, Jan.20, 2017 at McPherson Square. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)
A demonstrator at an anti-Trump rally on Friday, Jan.20, 2017 at McPherson Square. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)
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)
WTOP/Kate Ryan
Participant at an anti-Trump rally in McPherson Square on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)
Participant at an anti-Trump rally in McPherson Square on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)
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)
WTOP/Kate Ryan
Demonstrators before stepping off to march. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)
Demonstrators before stepping off to march. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)
WTOP/Kate Ryan
Demonstrators before stepping off to march. Several men in #MAGA hats have calm conversations with protesters. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)
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)
WTOP/Megan Cloherty
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Police deploy smoke and pepper grenades during clashes with protesters in northwest Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
AP Photo/Mark Tenally
(AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
(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 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)
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 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)
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)
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)
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
( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
( 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)
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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images
(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
(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)

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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