Preparing for the inauguration of Donald Trump

President-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 in Washington.

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The Piano Guys perform at a pre-Inaugural “Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration” at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington

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The Lincoln Memorial is seen at sunset during a pre-Inaugural “Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration.”

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Final preparations are underway Thursday for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

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Bunting is hung from the Capitol ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump.

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Missouri State University Chorale members rehearse Thursday for the inauguration of the nation’s 45th president.

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People await a sighting of President-elect Donald Trump outside Trump International Hotel the day before his swearing-in.

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Dane Senser, of San Luis Obispo, Calif., traveled to be in Washington, D.C., during the inauguration. He caught a glimpse of Donald Trump through a car window as the president-elect left Trump International Hotel.

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WASHINGTON D.C.--JANUARY 19, 2107--People gather in front of Trump International Hotel in Washington D.C. and try to get a glimpse of President Elect Donald Trump as he leaves the hotel. (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times) (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

Streets are closed all around the capital as inauguration preparations are finalized.

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SWAT personnel keep watch near the Washington Memorial on Thursday.

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A view of Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol on Thursday.

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