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Here's what it's like on the ground on Inauguration Day in Washington

USA TODAY

USA TODAY Network reporters were fanned out across Washington on Friday, covering Donald Trump's inauguration, as well as events and protests around the District. Here are some of their updates from the ground. Follow our reporters with this Twitter list, and follow USA TODAY on Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook for live coverage.

The final preparations and rehearsals take place at the Capitol the day before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 19, 2017.

Relive the most memorable moments from Trump's inauguration

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1:46 p.m.: That's the spirit!

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1:33 p.m.: That was quick.

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1:15 p.m.: "The inauguration is over."

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12:53 p.m.: The security lines are filled with protesters.

12:52 p.m.: A new take on peaceful protest.

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12:50 p.m.: John McCain has arrived to the luncheon.

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12:32 p.m.: The festivities can now begin.

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12:16 p.m.: Irony.

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12:03 p.m.: Interesting point.

12:01 p.m.: It's official. Donald J. Trump is the 45th President of the United States.

12:00 p.m.: People are still waiting to enter the Trump inauguration..

11:59 a.m.: A view from the crowd.

11:55 a.m.: Mike Pence is officially the Vice President.

11:54 a.m.: Here we go.

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11:48 a.m.: A notable, and noticeable, drop.

11:47 a.m.: One of the many signs that seem to be lining the route.

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11:42 a.m.; A storm is brewing.

11:39 a.m.: We are one nation.

11:38 a.m.: "Both sides pray to the same God"

11:37 a.m.: It is happening.

11:35 a.m.: The parade route will not be a quiet one.

11:34 a.m.: The crowd sees the next president.

11:33 a.m.: That's a lot of people.

11:31 a.m.: Protesters and supporters continue to clash.

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11:25 a.m.: "A tale of two flags."

11:09 a.m.: "Unbelievable."

11:08 a.m.: Be careful out there.

11:07 a.m.: Whether intended or not, a message is being sent.

11:05 a.m.: Worth a shot to ask.

11:02 a.m.: A long day indeed.

11:01 a.m.: Llamas are here.

11:01 a.m.: A Wells Fargo in D.C. has had its windows and ATMs smashed.

10:59 a.m.: Plenty of cheers for Bill and Hillary Clinton as their presence is announced.

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10:53 a.m.: Hillary Clinton has arrived.

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10:50 a.m.: That's a lot of people.

10:42 a.m.: The Marine Band is ready.

10:39 a.m.: Members of Congress, or those who aren't skipping the inauguration, have arrived.

10:35 a.m.: "Oh lay, oh lay, oh lay, oh lay, no Trump, no Trump."

10:34 a.m.: A family trip.

10:28 a.m.: Protesters have now blocked a security checkpoint.

10:26 a.m.: Protesters and police, a theme of the day.

10:24 a.m.: More protesters are making their presence known.

10:21 a.m.: The inaugural parade booth is ready.

10:14 a.m.: So many SUVs.

10:13 a.m.: As could be expected, security is not messing around.

10:09 a..m.: The conductor is here.

10 a.m.: One of many likely discussions bound to happen today between Trump supporters and protesters.

9:58 a.m.: Protesters are making their presence felt by the Navy Memorial. Tens of thousands of people are expected to demonstrate across the country in the shadow of Trump’s inauguration.

9:50 a.m: President Obama and President-elect Trump are at the White House.

9:47 a.m: The mall is packed.

9:45 a.m.: POTUS and PeOTUS have met.