Violinist Itzhak Perlman, left, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma rehearse on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in preparation for Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremony. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)
The presidential inaugural stand is set up in front of the U.S. Capitol. (Alex Wong / Getty Images)
A member of the security force keeping watch at the U.S. Capitol ahead of the presidential inauguration. (John Moore / Getty Images)
On Monday, preparations continued for Tuesday’s presidential inauguration, including the stage and sound system. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
Soldiers walk along the inaugural parade route near the White House. (Jewel Samad / AFP / Getty Images)
Visitors walk in the National Mall near the Washington Monument a day before the presidential inauguration. (Charlie Neibergall / Associated Press)
Work continues on the presidential inauguration platform where Barack Obama will be sworn in Tuesday. (Mark Wilson / Getty Images)
Capt. David Paroby, director of the Herald Trumpets, directs a musical selection during an inauguration dress rehearsal. (Win McNamee / Getty Images)
The inauguration involves thousands of law enforcement and safety personnel who must practice for the swearing-in ceremony and parade. (Paul J. Richards / AFP/Getty Images)
Army Staff Sgt. Derrick Brooks stands in for Barack Obama during an inauguration rehearsal. (Alex Wong / Getty Images)
Army Staff Sgt. Derrick Brooks stands in for President-elect Barack Obama, Navy Yeoman 1st. Class LaSean McCray stands in for his wife, Michelle, and Dominique Sewell and Gianna Justice Samora-Nixon stand in for daughters Malia and Sasha. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)
Workers hang flags behind the inauguration platform. (Paul J. Richards / AFP/Getty Images)
The VIP seating behind the podium on the inauguration platform looks out toward the Washington Monument. (Paul J. Richards / AFP/Getty Images)
A worker in early December paints the stand for the inauguration platform. (Jacquelyn Martin / Associated Press)
The latest weather report for Tuesday predicts high temperatures in the mid-30s. As many as 2 million people are expected to attend. (Mark Wilson / Getty Images)
