Inauguration, Lego style
Date: 1/16/2009 Album ID: 673172
Photos by Valerie Macon | Getty Images
The 56th presidential inauguration is playing out in Legos. Legoland in Carlsbad, Calif., has modified its U.S. Capitol model to illustrate the inauguration of Barack Obama. The display is open to the public through Memorial Day.
The U.S. Capitol, built out of Legos, is transformed for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama in Legoland Park. Visitors can see the entire ceremony, complete with the Lego White House, National Mall, parade, motorcade, porta-potties, politicians and celebrities. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a Lego mosaic depicts King's famous I have a dream speech.
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From left to right: Sen. Dianne Fienstien (front chair), the Rev. Rick Warren (also seated), Joe Biden and his wife, Michelle Obama and the Obama children, President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush attend the Lego version of President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration. Obama is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts. Behind him are the Bush twins along with Laura, President George Bush, and Vice President Dick Cheney. Left of the Cheneys and sitting down are Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton.
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Hundreds of Lego people attend Barack Obama's inauguration at Legoland in Carlsbad, Calif.
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The U.S. Marine Band has participated in every inauguration -- including the Legoland version -- since President Thomas Jefferson's inauguration in 1801.
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Lego Barack Obama, standing 4 inches tall, takes the presidential oath of office on the steps of the Lego Capitol. More than 1,000 Lego figures are in the inauguration ceremony.
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Legoland's inauguration exhibit will be open to the public through Memorial Day. It is closed on Inauguration Day -- so you can watch the real thing.
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