Trump inauguration day: In pictures
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President Trump and his wife Melania wave to the crowds as they walk during the inauguration parade on Pennsylvania Avenue
Among the parade participants are "troops" in period costumes
Anti-Trump protesters set alight a limousine on Washington's K Street
President Trump and the First Lady attend the presidential lunch
Former President Obama waves as he sets off in a helicopter to say the final goodbye to his staff, while newly elected President Trump and First Lady, Melania, return to business
President Donald Trump (left) and former President Barack Obama, with their wives behind them, during the US national anthem
Jackie Evancho, a 16-year-old former America's Got Talent contestant, sings the US national anthem at the ceremony
Enthusiastic members of the crowd cheer on the National Mall
President Trump is congratulated by his family after taking the oath of office, as former President Obama and his wife Michelle look on
Donald Trump pumps his fist after being sworn in as the 45th US president
Trump takes the oath as his wife Melania holds a bible
Mike Pence is sworn in as US vice-president, next to his wife, Karen Pence
Hillary Clinton, who lost the presidential race to Mr Trump, whispers into the ear of former president George W Bush ahead of the inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump arrives to applause
The media prepares for the ceremony in the rain
The Capitol building decked out with the stars and stripes
Protesters against Mr Trump gather near the Pennsylvania Avenue parade route
The motorcade carrying Barack Obama and Donald Trump rolls up Pennsylvania Avenue to the US Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony
It's all smiles for the cameras as Barack and Michelle Obama welcome Donald and Melania Trump to the White House for tea on the morning of the inauguration
Spectators gather in the National Mall in front of the US Capitol, braving cold and rain to secure a spot for the event
Rain ponchos are the accessory of the day as Trump supporters settle down for the long wait until the swearing-in ceremony and inauguration parade
Barack Obama leaves the White House for the last time, marking the end of eight years in office
For some it's a moment of great excitement, patriotism - and a reminder of Donald Trump's victory over his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton
But thousands of protesters have turned out to show their anger, with "not my president" proving a popular slogan on placards and signs
Protesters have been trying to block access to entry points to the National Mall, but this man was dragged away by police
- Published21 January 2017
