They came by the hundreds of thousands from across the United States, packing into downtown Washington in chilly temperatures to witness the second and final... 22.01.2013, Sputnik International
They came by the hundreds of thousands from across the United States, packing into downtown Washington in chilly temperatures to witness the second and final inauguration of President Barack Obama. From the solemn swearing-in ceremony on the steps of the Capitol in the morning to the pomp of the procession along Pennsylvania Avenue and the parade in front of the White House, here is a look at some of the people who turned out for the quadrennial celebration.
They came by the hundreds of thousands from across the United States, packing into downtown Washington in chilly temperatures to witness the second and final inauguration of President Barack Obama. From the solemn swearing-in ceremony on the steps of the Capitol in the morning to the pomp of the procession along Pennsylvania Avenue and the parade in front of the White House, here is a look at some of the people who turned out for the quadrennial celebration.
US President Barack Obama was inaugurated for the second time on January 21, and hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the National Mall in Washington to witness the event.
Some spectators traveled long distances and woke up very early to view the event, including 10-year-old Nylah Covington from Richmond, Virginia who had been up since 5 a.m. to ensure her spot on the National Mall.
They came by the hundreds of thousands from across the United States, packing into downtown Washington in chilly temperatures to witness the second and final inauguration of President Barack Obama. From the solemn swearing-in ceremony on the steps of the Capitol in the morning to the pomp of the procession along Pennsylvania Avenue and the parade in front of the White House, here is a look at some of the people who turned out for the quadrennial celebration.
US President Barack Obama’s swearing-in ceremony was held at the front of the Capitol Building and thousands of spectators lined up for more than a mile along the National Mall to view the event. The inauguration was also televised on giant screens.
A group of students from Barnegat High School in New Jersey took a break and rested their feet after standing for hours waiting and then watching the inauguration.
After the inauguration, a parade was held on Pennsylvania Avenue featuring eight inaugural floats, and 59 groups including marching bands, cultural organizations, and military units from the United States Armed Forces.
The highlight of the parade, which involved more than 8,800 people, came when US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walked and waved in celebration of his second inauguration.
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