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A look at preparing for the inauguration

The final preparations and rehearsals take place at the Capitol the day before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 19, 2017.
The final preparations and rehearsals take place at the Capitol the day before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 19, 2017.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Chairs are in place on the Capitol lawn Jan. 19, 2017.
Chairs are in place on the Capitol lawn Jan. 19, 2017.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Final rehearsals take place at the Capitol a day before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Final rehearsals take place at the Capitol a day before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
The Marine Band rehearses on Jan. 19, 2017, the day before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
The Marine Band rehearses on Jan. 19, 2017, the day before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
A vendor waits for customers near the Washington Monument on Jan. 19, 2017.
A vendor waits for customers near the Washington Monument on Jan. 19, 2017.
Matt Rourke, AP
A truck bearing the name of President-elect Donald Trump is parked near the National Mall in Washington on Jan. 19, 2017.
A truck bearing the name of President-elect Donald Trump is parked near the National Mall in Washington on Jan. 19, 2017.
John Minchillo, AP
A security helicopter circles the Washington Monument on Jan. 19, 2017.
A security helicopter circles the Washington Monument on Jan. 19, 2017.
John Minchillo, AP
Amber Minney and Phillip Farren of Buffalo sell Donald Trump campaign flags in Washington on Jan. 18, 2017.
Amber Minney and Phillip Farren of Buffalo sell Donald Trump campaign flags in Washington on Jan. 18, 2017.
Erik S. Lesser, European Pressphoto Agency
Preparations for Inauguration Day are nearly complete in Washington on Jan, 19, 2017.
Preparations for Inauguration Day are nearly complete in Washington on Jan, 19, 2017.
Jasper Colt, USA TODAY
Tommye Working of Nashville waits to ride the bus before a Tennessee group departs for the inauguration in Washington on. Jan 18, 2017.
Tommye Working of Nashville waits to ride the bus before a Tennessee group departs for the inauguration in Washington on. Jan 18, 2017.
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Workers adjust the lights at the reviewing stand in front of the White House, where President Trump will watch the Inaugural Parade on Jan. 18, 2017.
Workers adjust the lights at the reviewing stand in front of the White House, where President Trump will watch the Inaugural Parade on Jan. 18, 2017.
Jasper Colt, USA TODAY
People take photos as the sun sets on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol building ahead of inauguration ceremonies in Washington on Jan. 18, 2017.
People take photos as the sun sets on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol building ahead of inauguration ceremonies in Washington on Jan. 18, 2017.
Mario Tama, Getty Images
The setting sun illuminates the Capitol as preparations continue for Friday's inauguration of Donald Trump in Washington on Jan. 18, 2017.
The setting sun illuminates the Capitol as preparations continue for Friday's inauguration of Donald Trump in Washington on Jan. 18, 2017.
Matt Rourke, AP
Security barriers are up around the U.S. Capitol in advance of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
Security barriers are up around the U.S. Capitol in advance of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
Shawn Thew, European Pressphoto Agency
T-shirts and other Donald Trump paraphernalia are displayed in the window of a gift shop in Washington on Jan. 17, 2017.
T-shirts and other Donald Trump paraphernalia are displayed in the window of a gift shop in Washington on Jan. 17, 2017.
Jim Lo Scalzo, European Pressphoto Agency
A pedestrian walks by a store display of an American flag ahead of inauguration ceremonies for President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 17, 2017 in Washington.
A pedestrian walks by a store display of an American flag ahead of inauguration ceremonies for President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 17, 2017 in Washington.
Mario Tama, Getty Images
The U.S. Capitol building ahead of the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in Washington, DC. Jan. 16, 2017. Authorities expect tens of thousands of supporters and protesters to descend on Washington for the Inauguration ceremony.
The U.S. Capitol building ahead of the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in Washington, DC. Jan. 16, 2017. Authorities expect tens of thousands of supporters and protesters to descend on Washington for the Inauguration ceremony.
Aaron P. Bernstein, Getty Images
Workers prepare the West Front of the U.S. Capitol for the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump Jan. 16, 2017.
Workers prepare the West Front of the U.S. Capitol for the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump Jan. 16, 2017.
Aaron P. Bernstein, Getty Images
The U.S. Army marching band performs at the rehearsal for the Inauguration.
The U.S. Army marching band performs at the rehearsal for the Inauguration.
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY
Portable restrooms are set up near the U.S. Capitol building, Jan. 16, 2017.
Portable restrooms are set up near the U.S. Capitol building, Jan. 16, 2017.
Joe Raedle, Getty Images
Inauguration merchandise for sale near the White House January 16, 2017.
Inauguration merchandise for sale near the White House January 16, 2017.
Aaron P. Bernstein, Getty Images
Inauguration merchandise for sale near the White House Jan. 16, 2017.
Inauguration merchandise for sale near the White House Jan. 16, 2017.
Aaron P. Bernstein, Getty Images
A sign welcomes President-elect Donald Trump near the White House Jan. 16, 2017.
A sign welcomes President-elect Donald Trump near the White House Jan. 16, 2017.
Aaron P. Bernstein, Getty Images
Workers prepare the National Mall for the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in Washington, DC. Jan. 16, 2017.
Workers prepare the National Mall for the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in Washington, DC. Jan. 16, 2017.
Aaron P. Bernstein, Getty Images
Inauguration rehearsal stand-ins Army Spc. Sara Corry, left, rehearsing as First Lady Melania Trump, Sergeant Major Brad Lowery, second left, rehearsing as President Donald Trump, Master Sergeant Neil Ewachiw, second from right, standing in as Vice President Mike Pence and Master Sergeant Leigh Ann Hinton, right, as Karen Pence on the steps of the United States Capitol during dress rehearsal for the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the United States Capitol.
Inauguration rehearsal stand-ins Army Spc. Sara Corry, left, rehearsing as First Lady Melania Trump, Sergeant Major Brad Lowery, second left, rehearsing as President Donald Trump, Master Sergeant Neil Ewachiw, second from right, standing in as Vice President Mike Pence and Master Sergeant Leigh Ann Hinton, right, as Karen Pence on the steps of the United States Capitol during dress rehearsal for the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the United States Capitol.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY