Scenes from DC: Crowds gather for Obama’s 2nd term inauguration

January 21, 2013
  • <p><p>Sharon Clark and Dee Cephas with Delawareblack.com show off their Gold Section tickets for the presidential inauguration. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p></p>

    <p>Sharon Clark and Dee Cephas with Delawareblack.com show off their Gold Section tickets for the presidential inauguration. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p>

  • <p><p>Delawareans Rashad Goldsborough and his mom Robin Goldsborough are in Washington, D.C., for the presidential inauguration. On the next four years: "They said he'd be a lame duck, but our support will push him forward. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p></p>

    <p>Delawareans Rashad Goldsborough and his mom Robin Goldsborough are in Washington, D.C., for the presidential inauguration. On the next four years: "They said he'd be a lame duck, but our support will push him forward. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p>

  • <p><p>Sharon Clark and Lorraine Watson with Delawareblack.com are decked out in presidential fan fare on the way to the inauguration. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p></p>

    <p>Sharon Clark and Lorraine Watson with Delawareblack.com are decked out in presidential fan fare on the way to the inauguration. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p>

  • <p><p>Delawareans (from left) Baraka Osborne, Joyce Osborne, Chelsea Muuo-Wambua and Bessann Muuo-Wambua arrive at the inaugural festivities. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p></p>

    <p>Delawareans (from left) Baraka Osborne, Joyce Osborne, Chelsea Muuo-Wambua and Bessann Muuo-Wambua arrive at the inaugural festivities. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p>

  • <p><p>Delawareblack.com, an organization that aims to connect and build minority businesses, arrives at RFK stadium in Washington, D.C., for the presidential inauguration. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p></p>

    <p>Delawareblack.com, an organization that aims to connect and build minority businesses, arrives at RFK stadium in Washington, D.C., for the presidential inauguration. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p>

  • <p><p>Lasoka Mckeller and Yolonda Gray from Indiana want the president to decrease the deficit and create jobs in his second term. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p></p>

    <p>Lasoka Mckeller and Yolonda Gray from Indiana want the president to decrease the deficit and create jobs in his second term. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p>

  • <p><p>Donte Samuel sells the <em>Washington Post</em> for $2.50 -- a commemorative super shot. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p></p>

    <p>Donte Samuel sells the <em>Washington Post</em> for $2.50 -- a commemorative super shot. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p>

  • <p><p>D.C. Resident Irving Jones and his son Colin, 7, give out free coffee at 11th and North Carolina. Jones said he hopes the president will introduce stricter gun laws in next four years. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p></p>

    <p>D.C. Resident Irving Jones and his son Colin, 7, give out free coffee at 11th and North Carolina. Jones said he hopes the president will introduce stricter gun laws in next four years. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p>

  • <p><p>Lee Harris from Georgia sells buttons for $2. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p></p>

    <p>Lee Harris from Georgia sells buttons for $2. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p>

  • <p><p>Heard on the walk to the Capitol: "$2 Obama water won't make you holler." (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p></p>

    <p>Heard on the walk to the Capitol: "$2 Obama water won't make you holler." (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p>

  • <p><p>Washington, D.C., residents Bill Greenberg and John Ericson capitalize on the inauguration crowds, but keep prices at $1. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p></p>

    <p>Washington, D.C., residents Bill Greenberg and John Ericson capitalize on the inauguration crowds, but keep prices at $1. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p>

  • <p><p>The Lampley family was disappointed they can't get on the Mall, but said they hope the president pushes for gun control and creates jobs in his next term. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p></p>

    <p>The Lampley family was disappointed they can't get on the Mall, but said they hope the president pushes for gun control and creates jobs in his next term. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)</p>

NewsWorks photographer Kimberly Paynter boarded a bus from Delaware at 4 a.m. Monday and hit the road for Washington, D.C., to witness President Barack Obama’s second inauguration. She sent photos from the day’s events and shot video of the scene, which you can see here later. Below, read some tweets from the crowd in D.C.

 

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