by Claire O'Neill

Today The Daily Picture Show provides a few snapshots of Washington on the eve of Barack Obama's inauguration.

  • In preparation for Barack Obama's inaugural ceremonies, portable toilets line the National Mall in front of the Washington Monument.
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    In preparation for Barack Obama's inaugural ceremonies, portable toilets line the National Mall in front of the Washington Monument.
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  • A worker vacuums around speakers on the inaugural stage in Washington.
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    A worker vacuums around speakers on the inaugural stage in Washington.
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  • President-elect Barack Obama helps out during a renovation project at Sasha Bruce Youthwork, a shelter for homeless or runaway teens, in Washington.
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    President-elect Barack Obama helps out during a renovation project at Sasha Bruce Youthwork, a shelter for homeless or runaway teens, in Washington.
    Charles Dharapak/AP
  • A blue stripe down Constitution Avenue indicates the route of the Inaugural Parade in Washington.
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    A blue stripe down Constitution Avenue indicates the route of the Inaugural Parade in Washington.
    Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images
  • Security fences surround the Capitol Dome in Washington.
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    Security fences surround the Capitol Dome in Washington.
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  • The Capitol Dome is mirrored in the frozen reflecting pond on Capitol Hill in Washington.
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    The Capitol Dome is mirrored in the frozen reflecting pond on Capitol Hill in Washington.
    Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images
  • Workers install Shepard Fairey's portrait of Barack Obama at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington.
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    Workers install Shepard Fairey's portrait of Barack Obama at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington.
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