Первые гости, прибывшие в Вашингтон на 57-ю церемонию инаугурации президента США, начали прибывать на Национальный молл в центре американской столицы еще с ночи. Уже в шесть утра, за шесть часов до инаугурационной речи президента, на центральных улицах царило оживление. В округе Колумбия введены повышенные меры безопасности. В помощь местной полиции прибыли полицейские из соседних городов и штатов. Ожидается, что на инаугурацию придут от полумиллиона до 800 тысяч человек
Инаугурация-2013 – начало

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People arrive at the National Mall for the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington January 21, 2013

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The Washington Mall is pictured at sunrise before the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, January 21, 2013

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A man stands on the inaugural platform as the sun rises over the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013

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The U.S. Capitol is pictured at sunrise before the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, January 21, 2013

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People await the start of the inauguration ceremony of the U.S. President Barack Obama on the National Mall in Washington January 21, 2013

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An nada Abubakar Shehu Abubakar a zaman sabon sarkin Gombe yau jumma'a 6 Yuni 2014.

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The Washington Mall is pictured at sunrise before the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, January 21, 2013

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A ceremonial Coast Guard honor guard stands in front of the U.S. Capitol before the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013

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Spectators arrive before the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, in Washington January 21, 2013

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The U.S. Capitol is pictured at sunrise before the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, January 21, 2013

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With the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument in the background, Jesse Jackson looks out from the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013. U.S. President Barack Obama will be sworn-in here today

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People stand in the National Mall before the ceremonial swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013

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People smile as they enter the National Mall for the ceremonial swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013

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Brandie Douglass stands on the National Mall for the ceremonial swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013

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People cheer as the enter the National Mall before the ceremonial swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013

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Aliyah Dowdy sits on the National Mall for the ceremonial swearing-in on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013

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People smile as they enter the National Mall for the ceremonial swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013

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A statue of former U.S, President, and Civil War hero, Ulysses S. Grant, looks over the crowds gathering for the swearing-in ceremonies of President Barack Obama on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013

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Guests at the Inauguration of the U.S. President Barack Obama take pictures before sunrise at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013

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From the center of a seating block, a woman stops to take a photo at the U.S. Capitol before the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington January 21, 2013

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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

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U.S. President Barack Obama (C) and first lady Michelle Obamaarrive at St. John's Church for a service prior to inauguration ceremonies in Washington, January 21, 2013

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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

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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. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States

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People smile as they enter the National Mall for the ceremonial swearing-in on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013

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Security lines Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, prior to the start of the 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade which will take place following President Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in on Capitol Hill

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A glee core performs ahead of the swearing-in ceremonies for President Barack Obama on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS)

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Police walk the plaza on the East front of the US Capitol as the sun comes up at the early dawn, prior to the 57th inauguration ceremonies for US President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, Washington DC, January 21, 2013

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While under heavy machine gun fire from the German coastal defense forces, American soldiers maneuver off the ramp of a U.S. Coast Guard landing craft during the Allied landing operations at Normandy, France, June 6, 1944.

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People sit on a wall at the National Mall for the ceremonial swearing-in on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013