Pictures of the Inaugural, On the Grounds of the Monument

When you could still walk around the grounds of the Washington Monument, I did so. Eventually, as you will see, it just about all filled in. I tried to get a view of the Mall but couldn't find the right spot to do. I did realize that if I was on the grounds of the Washington Monument the Mall was full. I found out later that the National Park Service closed the Mall at 9:15 am.