Following the swearing-in ceremony, and a congressional luncheon, the President, Vice President and their families leave the east side of the U.S. Capitol to begin the Inaugural Parade.

A military escort gestures towards the waiting limosenes. (Smithsonian Photo)







Security vehicles, and escorts lined up ready to leave the Capitol grounds. (Smithsonian Photo)

An aerial view of the parade route looking towards the Capitol Building, with the White House and presidential reviewing stand at the lower center. The parade left the Capitol, traveled down Pennsylvania Avenue, turning to pass the Treasury Building and then continuing passed the White House. (Smithsonian Photo by Charlie Periera, United States Park Police)

The President and Vice President and their families in separate cars and surrounded by Secret Service Agents leave the U.S. Capitol grounds to start the Inaugural Parade. (Smithsonian Photo)