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The children chorus rehearses at the U.S. Capitol during preparations for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration in Washington D.C., the United States, Jan. 20, 2013.

The children chorus rehearses at the U.S. Capitol during preparations for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration in Washington D.C., the United States, Jan. 20, 2013. An estimated 800,000 people may attend Monday's inauguration ceremony and parade. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

A policeman stands guard at the U.S. Capitol during preparations for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration in Washington D.C., the United States, Jan. 20, 2013.

A policeman stands guard at the U.S. Capitol during preparations for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration in Washington D.C., the United States, Jan. 20, 2013. An estimated 800,000 people may attend Monday's inauguration ceremony and parade. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

The west front of the U.S. Capitol is pictured during preparations for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration in Washington D.C., the United States, Jan. 20, 2013.

The west front of the U.S. Capitol is pictured during preparations for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration in Washington D.C., the United States, Jan. 20, 2013. An estimated 800,000 people may attend Monday's inauguration ceremony and parade. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

The west front of the U.S. Capitol is pictured during preparations for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration in Washington D.C., the United States, Jan. 20, 2013.

Chairs are placed on the west front of the U.S. Capitol during preparations for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration in Washington D.C., the United States, Jan. 20, 2013.

Chairs are placed on the west front of the U.S. Capitol during preparations for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration in Washington D.C., the United States, Jan. 20, 2013. An estimated 800,000 people may attend Monday's inauguration ceremony and parade. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

Workers put the finishing touch at the U.S. Capitol during preparations for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration in Washington D.C., the United States, Jan. 20, 2013.

Workers put the finishing touch at the U.S. Capitol during preparations for U.S. President Barack Obama's second inauguration in Washington D.C., the United States, Jan. 20, 2013. An estimated 800,000 people may attend Monday's inauguration ceremony and parade. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)