United States Presidential Inaugurations

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A flier titled "The Inauguration is Coming ... What does this mean for you?" tells the homeless that they "may be asked to move locations on or around Inauguration Day as they get ready and secure the premises."

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So-called "Obama Water" is on sale at the Smartkarte at Farrugut North on Inauguration Day, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (Barbara L. Salisbury / The Washington Times)

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Richard Kane, president and CEO of International Limousine Service Inc., said he expects to rent 30 to 40 more vehicles for Inauguration Day activities next week, down from an additional 70 for the first swearing-in of President Obama in 2009. (Andrew S. Geraci/The Washington Times)

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The focus of the Capitol's West Lawn soon will shift from the Capitol Christmas Tree to Inauguration Day, with hotel rooms still available for that weekend. (Andrew S. Geraci/The Washington Times)

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The focus of the Capitol’s West Lawn soon will shift from the Capitol Christmas Tree to Inauguration Day, with hotel rooms still available for that weekend. (Andrew S. Geraci/The Washington Times)

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“In 2009, it was a big celebration, if you will,” says D.C. National Guard Maj. Gen. Errol Schwartz on Wednesday of plans for Inauguration Day. “We just have to make sure it continues to be a celebration, as we have a peaceful transition of power.” (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Members of the media crowd around a model of the White House as the Joint Task Force - National Capital Region and the D.C. National Guard hold a final inauguration day planning symposium using a 40- by 60-foot map of downtown D.C. and the National Mall, Washington, D.C., Wednesday, December 12, 2012. The inauguration day events are planned out for months with a number of different military and civilian organizations. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Riders crowd the L'Enfant Plaza Metro station in the early morning on Inauguration Day 2010. **FILE**

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Then-D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (left), Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier and then-City Administrator Dan Tangherlini huddle during a news conference on D.C.'s preparations for Inauguration Day. (Michael Connor/The Washington Times/File) **FILE PHOTO**