Flags flown 50-star flag in center; 21-star flags on either side (flown when Illinois joined the Union

in 1818); 13-star Betsy Ross flags on far ends

Barack Obama will be sworn in for a second term as president on Jan. 21 for the second time. Inauguration Day falls on a Sunday and he also will be officially sworn in that day at the White House. Theme for the inaugural ceremonies Faith in Americas Future to mark the 150th anniversary of the placement of the Statue of Freedom atop the Capitol Dome in 1863 as a national symbol of perseverance and unity

Platform More than 10,000 sq. ft. (929 sq. m); holds about 1,600 guests, dignitaries; built entirely of lumber to protect the surfaces of the Capitol

Upper West Terrace Holds about 1,000 guests, choirs Statue of Freedom

The traditional events

Worship service Usually a private service at a nearby church Procession to the Capitol President, vice president and spouses are escorted from the White House to the Capitol Swearing-in ceremony Vice presidents oath is the same one repeated by members of Congress; the presidents oath is written in the Constitution Inaugural address Can set the tone for a presidency Inaugural luncheon Held in Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol Parade President and vice president lead the parade down Pennsylvania Ave.; view at reviewing stand outside the White House Balls There will be two official balls, many unofficial ones

Swearing-in ceremony
Chief Justice John Roberts administers presidential oath

Construction details
Platform built of Douglas fir, from a Baltimore supplier West Front fountain was drained, filled with sand and wrapped to protect it from platform construction

Setting the stage

Platform built to blend architecturally with the Capitol Construction began Sept. 2012

Inaugural platform

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Platform under construction

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Lincoln Memorial 2 miles (3.2 km) from Capitol building; Mall measures 300 acres (121 ha)

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Eastern edge of The Mall 0.25 miles (0.4 km) from top of Capitol steps; Mall is open to the public for viewing of swearing-in Swearing-in 4th St.

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The Mall

Parade start

U.S. Capitol

Independence Ave.

Supreme Court

Area for ticket holders

Military presence
About 7,500 service members will provide ceremonial support in marching bands, color guards, salute batteries

Parade
Tradition began in 1809 for James Madison Route 1.7 mi. (2.7 m) Security All attendees will be screened

Where to watch
Ticket holders All 250,000 get the closest in restricted area The public Can gather on the Mall, watch swearing-in on JumboTrons

Standing 3rd St.

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Swearing-in

Reflecting pool

U.S. Capitol West Front

Source: Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, U.S. Park Service, U.S. Secret Service, Presidential Inaugural Committee, Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority, Sierra Pacific, Mark Mattern, The Miami Herald Graphic: Melina Yingling, Judy Treible, Robert Dorrell 2013 MCT

The Mall