Voices from the National Mall

Photographer Patrick Record documents voices of people gathering in Washington days before the inauguration.

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Daniel Engleskirchen of Charlotte, N.C., started following President Obama’s campaign by selling buttons during the convention.

“There is a very limited quantity of these pins, and they are highly collectible too,” Engleskirchen said.

Photo: Patrick Record

A Walk Around Town

Austin Ruse walks through the National Mall Saturday afternoon with his daughter, Gigi.

Photo: Patrick Record

Football on the Mall

Asher Perzigian warms up for some football with his friends Saturday morning on the National Mall lawn.

“I’m really looking forward to being a part of not only world history, but celebrating the festivities with everyone else,” Perzigian said.

Photo: Patrick Record

Inaugaral Bling

Jordan Pedron of Miami, Fl., stands on a corner of the National Mall selling bracelets, hats and key chains for the Inauguration.

“People like to see things that have his face on it and say Obama Inauguration,” Pedron said.

Photo: Patrick Record

It's a Passion

Terin McClain of Seattle, Wash., attended President Obama’s first Inauguration and says she looks forward to finishing what she started.

“Anyone who has supported the President wants to be here, it’s a passion,” McClain said.

Photo: Patrick Record

Showing Their Support

Members of the Liberation AME Zion Church of Indianapolis, Ind. pose for a photograph in front of the U.S. Capital Building.

Church members said they were in town to show their support.

Photo: Patrick Record