Preparation for Inauguration of President Joe Biden in Washington DC

The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is set to be a historic one with the COVID-19 pandemic and threats to the Capitol playing a vital role in the preparation.
Inauguration Day 2021 will look very different than previous years with many events going virtual and security concerns closing the National Mall and surrounding areas.
The National Mall is visible from Virginia, the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and Capitol are prepared for ceremonies.

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Shoot date: 18/01/2021

Locations: North America, United States of America, Washington, D.C.

Credit line: © Tim Aubry / Greenpeace

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Capitol Enhanced Security Before Inauguration in Washington D.C.

Authorities begin to restrict access to parts of downtown Washington, D.C., more than a week before Inauguration Day amid warnings that demonstrators and armed groups may plan to disrupt ceremonies or commit more violence.
As federal and local officials coordinate enhanced security following a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol and reports that far-right extremists are organizing ahead of the January 20th Inaugural ceremonies for Joe Biden.

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