Former delegate and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, Brian Moran, gestures during the Jefferson/Jackson Democratic fundraising event in Richmond on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Photo: Associated Press/Steve Helber

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Brothers John, Jim, Brian and Paul Moran celebrate the inauguration of President Barack Obama in Jim Moran's congressional office on Capitol Hill Tuesday, Jan. 20. Brian Moran has entered the Virginia governor's race.

Photo: Amy Gardner

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U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) shares a laugh with his son, Patrick, 19, his brother, Brian and Brian's daughter McClane, 8, at a celebration in Jim Moran's congressional office on inauguration day. Brian has entered the Virginia governor's race.

Photo: Amy Gardner

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Moderator Ed Jones of the Freelance Star oversees as gubernatorial candidates, Terry McAuliffe, Bob McDonnell, Creigh Deeds and Brian Moran share a laugh while speaking during AP Day at the Capital at the Richmond Times Dispatch on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Richmond.

Photo: Associated Press/Lisa Billings

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The shuffle back to the Farragut West Metro Station. The sidewalks and streets were shoulder-to-shoulder as far as the eye could see. It took over an hour-and-a-half to walk up 17th Street. Once we got to Farragut Square, we went into my husband’s office building (adjacent to the park) and waited for the crowd to thin out for an hour or so before we attempted to board a train for home.

Photo: Katy Nystrom

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Man in tree viewing concert. Lots of people climbed trees for a better view. Officials made them get down, but as soon as they walked away, other people climbed back up.

Photo: Katy Nystrom

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Husband Jon holding daughter Gracie up so she can see above the “legs and backsides”.

Photo: Katy Nystrom

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The Washington Monument at dusk on Sunday after the We Are One concert.

Photo: Ron Evans

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The metro lines were long, but orderly as people left The Mall for home. This is at the Smithsonian Metro Stop after the concert.

Photo: Ron Evans

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The family enjoying the concert: Tracy Augustine visiting from Los Angeles, Calif., Courtney, Sidney, Colby and Ron Evans from Lansdowne.

Photo: Ron Evans

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A U.S. solider watches the crowd to ensure everyone enjoys the day.

Photo: Ron Evans

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Organizers protesting the torture of prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay during Sunday's We Are One concert on the National Mall.

Photo: Ron Evans

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Stephanie Lee, of Brambleton, stands in front of the Capitol during Inauguration prepping.

Photo: Stephanie Lee

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Loudoun County resident Stephanie Lee, who lives in Brambleton, took this picture of a mock Oval Office on display in Union Station.

Photo: Stephanie Lee

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The Capitol features decorations for Tuesday's Inauguration.

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Scores of chairs line the lawn in front of the Capitol in preparation for Inauguration.

Photo: Stephanie Lee

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The final preparations for the Inauguration activities are put into place.

Photo: Stephanie Lee

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Personal notes for the president cover a sign created for the "Thank you, President Bush" rally in D.C. Jan. 3.

Photo: Charity Corkey, LoudounExtra.com

Tagged: politics, President Bush

Personal notes for the president cover a sign created for the "Thank you, President Bush" rally in D.C. Jan. 3.

Photo: Charity Corkey, LoudounExtra.com

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Children write notes for President Bush on a "Thank you, President Bush" sign following a rally for the president at the Washington Monument Jan. 3.

Photo: Charity Corkey, LoudounExtra.com

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