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Category: National Mall
Angry protests and inaugural celebrations play out side by side in Washington
Friday as Washington became a city of two peoples: The right gathered to celebrate Donald Trump ‘s inauguration as president, and the left marshaled passionate and occasionally violent protests against him. Republicans visiting from across America greeted the morning warmly, heading early to the National Mall to hear their champion speak.
Live blog: Inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump
The inauguration ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. on Friday at the west front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. overlooking the National Mall. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. will administer the oath of office at approximately noon.