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Thu Dec 4, 3:43 PM ET Workers construct the inaugural (就职演说) platform at the west front of the Capitol in Washington, on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, in preparation for Barack Obama's presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, 2009. The Washington Monument is at rear (后面), right. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) |
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Thu Dec 4, 3:03 PM ET Workers build the inaugural platform in front of the Capitol in Washington December 4, 2008. U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in (swear in 使宣誓就职) as the 44th U.S. President here on January 20, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES) |
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Thu Dec 4, 3:30 PM ET A worker paints the center stand of the inaugural platform, as seen through a cut-out window at the west front of the Capitol in Washington, on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, in preparation of Barack Obama's presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, 2009. The National Christmas Tree, Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial can be seen in rear. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) |
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Thu Dec 4, 3:29 PM ET Looking from the Capitol down the National Mall, the inaugural platform is under construction in Washington December 4, 2008. U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th U.S. President here on January 20, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES) |