Pam Jackson, left, and Shira Honore-Armstrong dance to the music. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
President-elect Barack Obama addresses the crowd. (Brian Vander Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Thousands gather on the National Mall to celebrate Obama’s forthcoming inauguration. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Obama addresses the crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Obama speaks to the crowd. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Bono, right, and the Edge of U2 perform at the Lincoln Memorial. (Brian Vander Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Barack and Michelle Obama wave to the audience. (Brian Vander Brug / Los Angeles Times)
