Patrick Semansky, Associated PressPresident Donald Trump pumps his fist after delivering his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 45th president of the United States during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.
Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty ImagesView of the West Front as President-elect Donald Trump arrives on the platform of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2017, during his swearing-in ceremony.
Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty ImagesPresident-elect Donald Trump acknowledges guests as he arrives on the platform at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2017, during his swearing-in ceremony.
Patrick Semansky, Associated PressDonald Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump and his family looks on during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.
Mark Ralston, AFP/Getty ImagesPresident-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as President on Jan. 20, 2017 at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty ImagesPresident Barack Obama (Right) greets President-elect Donald Trump as he arrives on the platform at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2017, before his swearing-in ceremony.
Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty ImagesThe family of President-elect Donald Trump, son Barron (top), daughter Tiffany and son Eric (2nd row), daughter Ivanka and son Donald Jr., arrive on the platform at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2017, before the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump.
Mark Ralston, AFP/Getty ImagesMembers of the public fill the Mall and the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2017, before the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump.
Mark Ralston, AFP/Getty ImagesMembers of the public arrive on the Mall in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2017, before the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump.
Evan Vucci, AP PhotoPresident Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama pose with President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania at the White House in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty ImagesFormer Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and former president Bill Clinton arrive on the platform at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2017, before the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump.
Evan Vucci, AP PhotoFirst lady Michelle Obama, flanked by President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump, greets Melania Trump at the White House in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.
Alex Brandon, AP PhotoRev Luis Leon greets President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania as they arrive for a church service at St. John’s Episcopal Church across from the White House in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, on Donald Trump's inauguration day.
Evan Vucci, Associated PressPresident Barack Obama kisses first lady Michelle Obama as they wait for President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump at the White House, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington.
Rob Carr, AFP/Getty ImagesA military helicopter lands at the Capitol on Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday -- capping his improbable journey to the White House and beginning a four-year term that promises to shake up Washington and the world.
Zach Gibson, AFP/Getty ImagesDemonstrators hold signs before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump Jan. 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday -- capping his improbable journey to the White House and beginning a four-year term that promises to shake up Washington and the world.
Mark Ralston, AFP/Getty ImagesPeople gather to watch the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington, D.C.
Saul Loeb, AFP/Getty ImagesA worker cleans steps on the inaugural stand on Jan. 20, 2017, at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Susan Walsh, Associated PressPresident Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump's motorcade drives down Pennsylvania Avenue for the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.
Saul Loeb, AFP/Getty ImagesPeople gather on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2017, before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Evan Vucci, Associated PressPresident Barack Obama is seen the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, before the start of presidential inaugural festivities for the incoming 45th President of the United States Donald Trump.
Evan Vucci, The Associated PressPresident-elect Donald Trump, right, holds the hand of Kellyanne Conway, his campaign manager, as she takes a bow during a VIP reception and dinner with donors, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in Washington.
Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty ImagesPresident-elect Donald Trump speaks watched by Vice President-elect Mike Pence (L), Karen Pence (2L), and Melania Trump (R) during a reception and dinner at Union Station in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 19, 2017.
Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesVice President-elect Mike Pence and his wife Karen Pence take the first dance at the Indiana Society Ball on Jan. 19, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Washington and the entire nation is preparing for the transfer of the United States presidency tomorrow as Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th president January 20.
John Minchillo, The Associated PressProtesters burn signs outside the National Press Building ahead of the presidential inauguration, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in Washington.
Drew Angerer, Getty ImagesWith the U.S. Capitol in the background, 'Trump' flags fly on top of a merchandise stand on North Capitol Street, January 19, 2017 in Washington. D.C. Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President on Friday.
John Minchillo, AP PhotoSpectators gather on the National Mall in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, before the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.
Mandel Ngan, AFP/Getty ImagesA military band performs during a welcome celebration for President-elect Donald Trump and wife Melania at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 19, 2017.
Evan Vucci, The Associated PressPresident-elect Donald Trump, left, and his wife Melania Trump arrive to the "Make America Great Again Welcome Concert" at the Lincoln Memorial, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in Washington.
Ricky Carioti, The Washington PostFinal preparations are made for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20, 2017 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
Michael S. Williamson, The Washington PostBefore dawn, Trump fans waited in a line at 12th and E streets NW to be cleared to go on to the mall area in hopes they might get a good spot to see some aspect of the inauguration ceremony. Jeffrey Dolan tried to hand out "Thank you Obama" signs but there were no takers.
Michael S. Williamson, The Washington PostA group of protesters chanted against Trump's immigration policies and yelled in unison, "not my president!" before the inauguration of Donald J. Trump Jan. 20, 2017.
Melina Mara, The Washington PostBefore sunrise, Capitol Police officers prepare for a day of high security on Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald J. Trump outside of the Dirksen Senate Office building on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 20, 2017.
Katherine Frey, The Washington PostA view of the U.S. Capitol ahead of the inauguration of Donald J. Trump on Jan. 20, 2017.
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President Donald Trump pumps his fist after delivering his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 45th president of the United States during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.
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WASHINGTON — Hundreds of thousands gather at the nation’s capital Friday to celebrate, protest or simply witness the inauguration of the most unconventional president-elect in modern American history, Donald John Trump.
































