Nearly 200,000 flags were on display at the National Mall before Joe Biden’s inauguration. The “Field of Flags” represents the American people who were unable to travel to Washington, DC for Inauguration Day amid the coronavirus pandemic and security threats.
Tonight, the Inaugural Presidential Committee also illuminated the “Field of Flags” with 56 pillars of light representing the 50 states and territories of the USA. The pillars lit up for 46 seconds – marking the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden.
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Thousands of flags creating a “flag field” are seen on the National Mall prior to Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th US President in Washington, DC on January 18, 2021. – Safely similar to a war zone, not crowds and distance from the coronavirus for the guests, Joe Biden’s oath as 46th president of the United States will be a silent case, unlike any previous inauguration. Where Washington is usually filled with hundreds of thousands of supporters, celebrities, socialites and lobbyists, the US capital is strangely silent before Biden’s big day, which promises to be a celebration of democracy largely on television. (Photo by Eric BARADAT / AFP) (Photo by ERIC BARADAT / AFP via Getty Images)
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Thousands of flags creating a “flag field” are seen on the National Mall prior to Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th US President in Washington, DC on January 18, 2021. – Safely similar to a war zone, not crowds and detachment from the coronavirus for guests, Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th president of the United States will be a silent affair, unlike any previous inauguration. Where Washington is usually filled with hundreds of thousands of supporters, celebrities, socialites and lobbyists, the US capital is strangely silent before Biden’s big day, which promises to be a celebration of democracy largely on television. (Photo by Eric BARADAT / AFP) (Photo by ERIC BARADAT / AFP via Getty Images)
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Thousands of flags creating a “flag field” are seen on the National Mall prior to Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th US President in Washington, DC on January 18, 2021. – With security similar to a war zone, not crowds and distance from the coronavirus for the guests, Joe Biden’s oath as 46th president of the United States will be a silent affair, unlike any previous inauguration. Where Washington is usually filled with hundreds of thousands of supporters, celebrities, socialites and lobbyists, the US capital is strangely silent before Biden’s big day, which promises to be a celebration of democracy largely on television. (Photo by Eric BARADAT / AFP) (Photo by ERIC BARADAT / AFP via Getty Images)
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Thousands of flags creating a “flag field” are seen on the National Mall prior to Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th US President in Washington, DC on January 18, 2021. – Safely similar to a war zone, not crowds and detachment from the coronavirus for guests, Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th president of the United States will be a silent affair, unlike any previous inauguration. Where Washington is usually filled with hundreds of thousands of supporters, celebrities, socialites and lobbyists, the US capital is strangely silent before Biden’s big day, which promises to be a celebration of democracy largely on television. (Photo by Eric BARADAT / AFP) (Photo by ERIC BARADAT / AFP via Getty Images)
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Thousands of flags creating a “flag field” are seen on the National Mall prior to Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th US President in Washington, DC on January 18, 2021. – Safely similar to a war zone, not crowds and distance from the coronavirus for the guests, Joe Biden’s oath as the 46th president of the United States will be a silent affair, unlike any previous inauguration. Where Washington is usually filled with hundreds of thousands of supporters, celebrities, socialites and lobbyists, the US capital is strangely silent before Biden’s big day, which promises to be a celebration of democracy largely on television. (Photo by Eric BARADAT / AFP) (Photo by ERIC BARADAT / AFP via Getty Images)
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The United States Capitol is prepared for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremonies when the “Field of Flags” is placed on the floor of the National Mall on January 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. – Approximately 191,500 United States flags will cover part of the National Mall and will represent the American people who will not be able to travel to Washington, DC for the inauguration. (Joe Raedle / POOL / AFP photo) (JOE RAEDLE / POOL / AFP photo via Getty Images)
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The United States Capitol is prepared for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremonies when the “Field of Flags” is placed on the floor of the National Mall on January 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. – Approximately 191,500 United States flags will cover part of the National Mall and will represent the American people who will not be able to travel to Washington, DC for the inauguration. (Joe Raedle / POOL / AFP photo) (JOE RAEDLE / POOL / AFP photo via Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 18: The “Field of Flags” is lit up on the National Mall while the US Capitol is prepared for the inauguration ceremonies of President-elect Joe Biden on January 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. Approximately 191,500 United States flags will cover part of the National Mall and will represent the American people who will not be able to travel to Washington, DC for the inauguration. (Photo by Joe Raedle / Getty Images)
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Blue lights are projected into the sky over the “Field of Flags” at the National Mall while the US Capitol is set for the inauguration ceremonies of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris on January 18, 2021 in Washington , DC. – President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris will take office on January 20, 2021. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP via Getty Images)
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The Field of Flags is depicted on the National Mall as the US Capitol building is set up for the inauguration ceremonies of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris on January 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. – President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris will take office on January 20, 2021. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP via Getty Images)
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The Field of Flags is depicted on the National Mall as the US Capitol building is set up for the inauguration ceremonies of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris on January 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. – President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris will take office on January 20, 2021. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP via Getty Images)