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Donald Trump inauguration: 45th US president to be sworn in | Donald Trump inauguration: 45th US president to be sworn in |
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Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. | Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. |
The property tycoon won an unexpected victory in November's election after a controversial campaign. | The property tycoon won an unexpected victory in November's election after a controversial campaign. |
Hundreds of thousands of supporters and protesters are travelling to Washington DC for the event. | |
Thousands of police have been deployed and many kilometres of crowd barriers set up as part of a vast security operation. | Thousands of police have been deployed and many kilometres of crowd barriers set up as part of a vast security operation. |
Addressing supporters on Thursday night at a pre-inaugural concert, Mr Trump pledged to unify America, bring change and make the country great "for all of our people". | |
Meanwhile in New York, thousands of people attended a rally where dozens of celebrities and politicians voiced their concerns about the president-elect. | Meanwhile in New York, thousands of people attended a rally where dozens of celebrities and politicians voiced their concerns about the president-elect. |
Mr Trump will be sworn in before midday local time (17:00 GMT) by Chief Justice John Roberts, and make his inaugural speech. | Mr Trump will be sworn in before midday local time (17:00 GMT) by Chief Justice John Roberts, and make his inaugural speech. |
The ceremony will be attended by former presidents and first ladies, including Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary, Mr Trump's opponent in the recent election. | The ceremony will be attended by former presidents and first ladies, including Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary, Mr Trump's opponent in the recent election. |
The only absences will be 92-year-old George Bush Senior, who is in hospital being treated for respiratory problems, and his wife Barbara. | The only absences will be 92-year-old George Bush Senior, who is in hospital being treated for respiratory problems, and his wife Barbara. |
Members of Congress will also be there, although more than 50 House Democrats have said they will boycott the event. | Members of Congress will also be there, although more than 50 House Democrats have said they will boycott the event. |
An estimated 800,000 to 900,000 people are travelling to Washington, although it is not clear how many are coming to celebrate the inauguration and how many to protest against it. | |
Demonstrations for and against Mr Trump include a rally for the new president by Bikers for Trump after the ceremony. | Demonstrations for and against Mr Trump include a rally for the new president by Bikers for Trump after the ceremony. |
The Women's March on Washington on Saturday - for racial and gender equality, and other issues perceived to be under threat from Mr Trump's administration - is expected to draw about 200,000 people. | The Women's March on Washington on Saturday - for racial and gender equality, and other issues perceived to be under threat from Mr Trump's administration - is expected to draw about 200,000 people. |
Farewell Obama | Farewell Obama |