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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 and Barack Obama have arrived at the US Capitol for the inauguration swearing-in ceremony in a dramatic transfer of power.Donald Trump and Barack Obama have arrived at the US Capitol for the inauguration swearing-in ceremony in a dramatic transfer of power.
Mr Trump is due to be sworn in as 45th president at about midday (17:00 GMT).Mr Trump is due to be sworn in as 45th president at about midday (17:00 GMT).
Dozens of Trump supporters who travelled across the country lined the streets to witness the occasion.Dozens of Trump supporters who travelled across the country lined the streets to witness the occasion.
Earlier, about 150 protesters dressed in black marched through Washington, smashing windows and rolling rubbish bins into the street to form blockades.Earlier, about 150 protesters dressed in black marched through Washington, smashing windows and rolling rubbish bins into the street to form blockades.
Another group, Disrupt J20, attempted to block security checkpoints near the largest public viewing area.Another group, Disrupt J20, attempted to block security checkpoints near the largest public viewing area.
Thousands of police have been deployed and many kilometres of crowd barriers set up as part of a vast security operation ahead of the inauguration.Thousands of police have been deployed and many kilometres of crowd barriers set up as part of a vast security operation ahead of the inauguration.
Some spectators have waited for hours.Some spectators have waited for hours.
"I'm here for history," said 24-year-old Kevin Puchalski. "This is the first president that I voted for that won.""I'm here for history," said 24-year-old Kevin Puchalski. "This is the first president that I voted for that won."
Chris Lehmann, a 55-year-old maintenance supervisor from Belmar, New Jersey, said: "I'm so excited, I'm like, on top of the world."Chris Lehmann, a 55-year-old maintenance supervisor from Belmar, New Jersey, said: "I'm so excited, I'm like, on top of the world."
Mr Trump will be sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts, and make his inaugural speech. "It all begins today! I will see you at 11:00 AM for the swearing-in. THE MOVEMENT CONTINUES - THE WORK BEGINS!", Mr Trump tweeted early on Friday.
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. He will be sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts, and make his inaugural speech.
The only absences will be 92-year-old George Bush Senior, who is in hospital being treated for respiratory problems, and his wife Barbara. Former presidents and first ladies, including George W Bush and his wife Laura as well as Jimmy Carter, were in attendance.
Members of Congress will also be there, although more than 50 House Democrats have said they will boycott the event. Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary, Mr Trump's opponent in the recent election, were also seen at the event.
"I'm here today to honour our democracy & its enduring values. I will never stop believing in our country & its future. #Inauguration", Mrs Clinton tweeted after her arrival.
The only absences were 92-year-old George Bush Senior, who is in hospital being treated for respiratory problems, and his wife Barbara.
Members of Congress were also in attendance, although more than 50 House Democrats had refused to attend the ceremony.
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.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.
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".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.
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