The First Day

Scenes from Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C. All photographs by Philip Montgomery for Harper’s Magazine.

The view from the crowd as Trump gives his inaugural address. As he started speaking, it began to rain.

Capitol Police Officers arrive at the Capitol.

Supporters await the beginning of the ceremony:

The Inauguration begins:

After the inauguration, anti-Trump protesters clash with police on K Street, near the Capitol:

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