Em-Bossed -- An invitation for the Inauguration of Barack Obama is shown on Capitol Hill in Washington. Photo by Susan Walsh / AP.
If you’re planning on making the trek to Washington for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, or will just be in the D.C. metro area this weekend, you should prepare for crowds, traffic, weather, road closures, lots of walking, and tight security measures.
Check the District’s inaugural website for the most up-to-date information.
Stand-Ins -- Military personnel act as stand-ins for President-elect Barack Obama and family on the West Front of the Capitol during a rehearsal for the Inauguration Ceremony in Washington. Photo by Brooks Kraft / Corbis for TIME.
Obama Inauguration plans for National Mall
Washington, DC planners prepare for the inauguration of President Barack Obama and possibly 5 million visitors on the National Mall. The layout stretches from the Capitol past the Washington Monument all the way to the Lincoln Memorial.
Security Readies for Obama Inauguration
Law enforcement agencies making security plans for President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration, which could be the largest inauguration ever.
Presidential Inauguration Waterway Security
The Pentagon Channel airs a story about Coast Guard and state law enforcement personnel patrolling the Potomac River during the inauguration.
What are the black trucks in the presidential motorcade?
Have you ever wondered what all those extra SUVs are in the Presidential or VIP motorcades? You know the ones with blacked windows that no one gets in or out of. Well, wonder no more. They have a 6-barreled 7.62mm mini gun. They fire over 4,000 rounds per minute. The wipers need to be run to remove spent casings when the weapon is firing. - h/t: nomadsfoot
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