Photos: Preparations for Obama’s 2nd Inauguration underway
January 20, 2013
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)
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)
A worker prepares to wipe down chairs, set up in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Washington is preparing for the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, which will take place on January 21. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Tajidddin Ahmed of Atlanta, who is attending tomorrow's inauguration, wears a jacket filled with buttons in support of U.S. President Barack Obama as he stands on the National Mall in Washington January 20, 2013. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden took the oath of office for his second term on Sunday at a small ceremony at his official residence, using a bible with a Celtic cross on the cover that has been in his family since 1893. The U.S. Constitution requires the president and vice president to be sworn in on January 20. Obama is slated to take his oath at a small ceremony at the White House at 11:55 a.m. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Souvenir pins are displayed for sale as preparations continue for the Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. The U.S. capital is preparing for the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, which will take place on January 21. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Souvenir vendor holds a tee-shirt as preparations continue for the Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. The U.S. capital is preparing for the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, which will take place on January 21. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Crews remove street lights along Pennsylvania Ave near the U.S. Capitol building as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Both Obama and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will be officially sworn in today with a public ceremony for the President taking place on January 21. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
Workers from M.C. Dean Company remove the street lights along Pennsylvania Ave as they prepare for the Inauguration Parade on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. The US capital is preparing for the second inauguration of US President Barack Obama, which will take place on January 21. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Workers from M.C. Dean Company remove the street lights along Pennsylvania Ave as they prepare for the Inauguration Parade on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. The US capital is preparing for the second inauguration of US President Barack Obama, which will take place on January 21. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Workers hang bunting along the bleachers along Pennsylvania Ave as preparations continue for the Inauguration Parade on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. The US capital is preparing for the second inauguration of US President Barack Obama, which will take place on January 21. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
A chorus rehearses at the U.S. Capitol building as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Both Obama and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will be officially sworn in today with a public ceremony for the President taking place on January 21. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
A group practices on a riser at the U.S. Capitol building as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Both Obama and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will be officially sworn in today with a public ceremony for the President taking place on January 21. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
The West Front of the U.S. Capitol is pictured on the eve of the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, January 20, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Reed
A military band conductor rehearses the Stars and Stripes on the eve of ceremonies marking the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, January 20, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Reed
The U.S. Marine Band performs during rehearsal at the U.S. Capitol building as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Both Obama and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will be officially sworn in today with a public ceremony for the President taking place on January 21. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
A stand-in for U.S. President Barack Obama participates in rehearsals at the U.S. Capitol building as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Both Obama and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will be officially sworn in today with a public ceremony for the President taking place on January 21. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
Stand-ins for Sasha Obama, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Malia Obama participate in rehearsals at the U.S. Capitol building as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Both Obama and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will be officially sworn in today with a public ceremony for the President taking place on January 21. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
Portable bathrooms line the National Mall as preparations continue for the Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. The US capital is preparing for the second inauguration of US President Barack Obama, which will take place on January 21. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
A worker moves security fences into position along Pennsylvania Ave as preparations continue for the Inauguration Parade on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. The US capital is preparing for the second inauguration of US President Barack Obama, which will take place on January 21. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Kevin Tamai with Hargrove Inc., works on a plane on the Tuskegee Airmen 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)
Christian evangelist Mary Clement of Silver Spring, Maryland, sings and reads from her Bible as she walks along Pennsylvania Avenue outside the White House as U.S. President Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office inside January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. One day before the public inaugural ceremony at the U.S. Captiol, Obama was officially sworn in for his second term during a private ceremony surrounded by friends and family in the Blue Room of the White House. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
A woman walks along the National Mall in Washington January 20, 2013. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden took the oath of office for his second term on Sunday at a small ceremony at his official residence, using a bible with a Celtic cross on the cover that has been in his family since 1893. The U.S. Constitution requires the president and vice president to be sworn in on January 20. President Barack Obama is slated to take his oath at a small ceremony at the White House at 11:55 a.m. EST (1655 GMT). REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
An officer walks next to empty seats at the U.S. Capitol building as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Both Obama and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will be officially sworn in today with a public ceremony for the President taking place on January 21. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
Workers clean an empty seating area at the U.S. Capitol building as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Both Obama and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will be officially sworn in today with a public ceremony for the President taking place on January 21. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
People walk in front of the U.S. Capitol building as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. One day before the public inaugural ceremony at the U.S. Captiol on January 21, Obama was officially sworn in for his second term during a private ceremony surrounded by friends and family in the Blue Room of the White House. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
People walk on the National Mall in front of the Washington Monument as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. One day before the public inaugural ceremony at the U.S. Captiol on January 21, Obama was officially sworn in for his second term during a private ceremony surrounded by friends and family in the Blue Room of the White House. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Alvin Martin places barriers in place on the National Mall as preparations continue for the Inauguration ceremony on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. The U.S. capital is preparing for the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, which will take place on January 21. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
(L to R) Bek Russell, Jane Heard and Emma Llewellyn, tourists from Australia, pose while sporting Uncle Sam hats as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. One day before the public inaugural ceremony at the U.S. Captiol on January 21, Obama was officially sworn in for his second term during a private ceremony surrounded by friends and family in the Blue Room of the White House. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
A U.S. President Barack Obama doll is displayed in a souvenir shop as preparations continue for the Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. The U.S. capital is preparing for the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, which will take place on January 21. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Ariana Smith carries an American flag as mother Ana Blanco-Smith carries Christian Smith as Washington prepares for President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. The family travelled from Florida to attend the inauguration. One day before the public inaugural ceremony at the U.S. Captiol on January 21, Obama was officially sworn in for his second term during a private ceremony surrounded by friends and family in the Blue Room of the White House. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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)
Christine Boyd, from Atlanta, Georgia, cheers as she watches U.S. President Barack Obama take his second oath of office on a video monitor at the National Mall in Washington January 20, 2013. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Political souvenirs are seen inside a store window along the U.S. presidential parade route in Washington January 20, 2013. President Barack Obama took the official oath for his second term on Sunday at the White House in a small, private ceremony that set a more subdued tone compared to the historic start of his presidency four years ago. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Two people stand amongst empty seats at the U.S. Capitol building as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Both Obama and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will be officially sworn in today with a public ceremony for the President taking place on January 21. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
Hundreds of chairs are pictured on the west front of the U.S. Capitol before the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, January 20, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Reed
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (L) takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as his wife Jill Biden holds the family bible while family members look on at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington January 20, 2013. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
US Vice President Joe Biden (L) places his hand on the Biden family Bible held by his wife Jill Biden as he takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayo during and official ceremony at the Naval Observatory on January 20, 2013 in Washington. Carolyn KasterCarolyn Kaster/AFP/Getty Images
President Barack Obama arrives to be 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. Following after him are first lady Michelle Obama, with the Robinson Family Bible, and daughters Malia and Sasha, right. (AP Photo/Larry Downing, Pool)
U.S, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts arrives to administer the oath to President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington January 20, 2013. REUTERS/Brendan Smialowski
U.S. President Barack Obama hugs daughter Malia after being officially sworn-in as first lady Michelle Obama (C), daughter Sasha (2nd R) and Chief Justice John Robets Jr. watch in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration January 20, 2013 in Washington, D.C. Obama and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden were officially sworn in a day before the ceremonial inaugural swearing-in. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski-Pool/Getty Images)
U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden wait as U.S. Army Military District of Washington Major General Michael Linnington struggles to unchain a fence before they lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, January 20, 2013. Obama will take the official oath of office in a small, private ceremony at the White House on Sunday, setting a more subdued tone for his second inauguration than his historic swearing-in four years ago. Following a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Obama will be sworn in at the White House at 11:55 a.m. EST (1655 GMT). REUTERS/Jason Reed
U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are pictured as they listen to taps being played after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, January 20, 2013. Obama will take the official oath of office in a small, private ceremony at the White House on Sunday, setting a more subdued tone for his second inauguration than his historic swearing-in four years ago. Following a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Obama will be sworn in at the White House at 11:55 a.m. EST (1655 GMT). REUTERS/Jason Reed
Chairs are set up in front of the U.S. Capitol Building for President Obama inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Washington is preparing for the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, which will take place on January 21. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
People set up the stage at the U.S. Capitol building as Washington prepares for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. Both Obama and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden will be officially sworn in today with a public ceremony for the President taking place on January 21. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
The U.S. Capitol building is seen in Washington January 20, 2013. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden took the oath of office for his second term on Sunday at a small ceremony at his official residence, using a bible with a Celtic cross on the cover that has been in his family since 1893. The U.S. Constitution requires the president and vice president to be sworn in on January 20. President Barack Obama is slated to take his oath at a small ceremony at the White House at 11:55 a.m. EST (1655 GMT). REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton