Preparations are fully underway at the U.S. Capitol for the Inauguration of President Barack Obama for his second term in office, as the West Front of the Capitol has been a beehive of activity for several months, with the construction of the special Inaugural platform and more.

Thousands of white folding chairs are being set up on the grassy areas near the platform, as workers rush to get the Capitol ready for January 21.

I took a quick look on Friday morning:

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On Sunday, tourists and locals will be treated to a full rehearsal for the event.

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Angie McBrayer, ex-wife of James Aaron McBrayer, leans her head on her son Sam McBrayer as she and her three children and two grandchildren (from left) Jackson McBrayer, 3, Piper Jae McBrayer, 7, Katy Isaza, and Jordan McBrayer, visit the grave of James McBrayer, Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Tifton. He died after being restrained by Tift County sheriff's deputies on April 24, 2019. His ex-wife witnessed the arrest and said she thought the deputies were being rough but did not imagine that McBrayer would die. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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