Inauguration of Barack Obama

Seamen Eric Taylor and fireman Willy Webster
Seamen Eric Taylor (L) of New Jersey and fireman Willy Webster get in position infront of the Capitol in the early morning hours before the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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