In pictures: US Capitol empty as inauguration preparations begin

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As inauguration day looms for US president-elect Joe Biden, US Capitol staff are making their final preparations. 9News

The streets were largely deserted on Sunday, January 17 as National Guard personnel and police close off a block in Washington.

This is a part of increased security ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.Protesters wave flags in the area known as Black Lives Matter plaza near the White House in Washington on Sunday, January 17.The bronze Statue of Freedom, by Thomas Crawford, is the crowning feature of the dome of the US Capitol, shown ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

The fence was erected because of concerns that protests around next week's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden could turn violent and destructive. Alvarado said he came to the Capitol to show his support for democracy, and the peaceful transition of power.With the US Capitol in the background, members of the National Guard change shifts as they exit through anti-scaling security fencing in Washington on Saturday, January 16.The US Capitol is seen through security fencing in Washington on Saturday, January 16, as security is increased ahead of the inauguration.

 

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I hope the print is big enough for Joe on the teleprompter.

Sad day

Disgrace! Sad day for America and the world....

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