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Barack Obama will be sworn in for a second term as president on Jan. 21 for the second time. Inauguration Day falls on a Sunday and he also will be officially sworn in that day at the White House. Theme for the inaugural ceremonies Faith in Americas Future to mark the 150th anniversary of the placement of the Statue of Freedom atop the Capitol Dome in 1863 as a national symbol of perseverance and unity
Platform More than 10,000 sq. ft. (929 sq. m); holds about 1,600 guests, dignitaries; built entirely of lumber to protect the surfaces of the Capitol
Upper West Terrace Holds about 1,000 guests, choirs Statue of Freedom
Swearing-in ceremony
Chief Justice John Roberts administers presidential oath
Construction details
Platform built of Douglas fir, from a Baltimore supplier West Front fountain was drained, filled with sand and wrapped to protect it from platform construction
Inaugural platform
Main platform
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Lincoln Memorial 2 miles (3.2 km) from Capitol building; Mall measures 300 acres (121 ha)
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Eastern edge of The Mall 0.25 miles (0.4 km) from top of Capitol steps; Mall is open to the public for viewing of swearing-in Swearing-in 4th St.
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The Mall
Parade start
U.S. Capitol
Independence Ave.
Supreme Court
Military presence
About 7,500 service members will provide ceremonial support in marching bands, color guards, salute batteries
Parade
Tradition began in 1809 for James Madison Route 1.7 mi. (2.7 m) Security All attendees will be screened
Where to watch
Ticket holders All 250,000 get the closest in restricted area The public Can gather on the Mall, watch swearing-in on JumboTrons
Seated
Swearing-in
Reflecting pool
Source: Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, U.S. Park Service, U.S. Secret Service, Presidential Inaugural Committee, Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority, Sierra Pacific, Mark Mattern, The Miami Herald Graphic: Melina Yingling, Judy Treible, Robert Dorrell 2013 MCT
The Mall