Nearly 200,000 flags were placed on the National Mall before the president-elect Joe Biden
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The Inaugural Presidential Committee first announced plans to install the public art exhibition, which has flags representing all U.S. states and territories, on January 11.
The display was lit up on Sunday night.
200 thousand flags were placed on the #NationalMall representing people from all over the world who came together for the #Opening President Biden and VP Harris.
O #fieldofflags it is illuminated by 56 pillars of light that represent the states and territories of America. @BidenInaugural pic.twitter.com/ZJdxh8J1w7
– Brandon Chaderton (@Bran_InTheArena) January 19, 2021
“This inauguration marks a new chapter for the American people – a chapter of healing, of unification, of unity, of a united America,” said Tony Allen, CEO of the Presidential Inaugural Committee. “It is time to turn the page in this age of division. The inaugural activities will reflect our shared values and serve as a reminder that we are stronger together than apart, just as our motto ‘e pluribus unum’ reminds us – of many, one ”.
The “Field of Flags” portion covers the National Mall from 3rd Street to 13th Street in downtown Washington, DC
We are installing nearly 200,000 state and territorial flags that will cover the entire National Mall for #InaugurationDay!
Become a symbolic sponsor of these flags and donate to our partner charities. pic.twitter.com/DK78iZX1qO
– Inaugural Biden Committee (@BidenInaugural) January 18, 2021
Banner sponsors will receive special digital materials, including an exclusive sponsorship certificate, the Presidential Inauguration Committee said.
The committee is planning a largely virtual grand opening this year due to continuing public health concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic and what police officials said was an increased risk of political violence ahead of the event. There is an enhanced security presence throughout the city following the deadly Capitol riot earlier this month.
In September, 20,000 American flags were placed on the National Mall in memory of, at the time, more than 200,000 Americans who died from the pandemic.