A flurry of activity swept the nation’s capital over the weekend and through Monday in anticipation of Tuesday’s historic inauguration of soon-to-be Commander in Chief Barack Obama.
On Saturday, the incoming president took a 137-mile train ride from Philadelphia to Washington as thousands of supporters braved the cold to greet him on his journey. The inaugural events continued on Sunday, featuring a tribute on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial that included performances by Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi and Mary J. Blige.
On Monday, the President-elect honored the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by visiting troops at a military hospital and helping to paint a wall at a shelter for homeless teens. Future First Lady Michelle Obama will host a children's concert Monday evening at the Verizon Center in tribute to military families.
Millions of people flooded Washington, D.C. in what is shaping up to be one of the most closely-watched inaugural events in history. A reported 250,000 tickets to the ceremony have been printed so far, some of which are being sold online for thousands of dollars.
President-elect Obama will be sworn in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol at noon on Tuesday.
Photos courtesy FOXBusiness Washingtoncorrespondent Rich Edson.
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