NATION“Field of Flags” display on the National MallUSA TODAYThousands of flags creating a "Field of Flags" are seen on the National Mall ahead of Joe Biden's swearing-in inauguration ceremony as the 46th US president in Washington on January 18, 2021. With war-zone-like security, no crowds and coronavirus distancing for guests, Joe Biden's swearing-in as the 46th US president will be a muted affair unlike any previous inauguration. Where Washington is normally packed with hundreds of thousands of supporters, celebrities, socialites and lobbyists, the US capital is eerily quiet ahead of Biden's big day, which promises to be a mostly televised celebration of democracy.ERIC BARADAT, AFP Via Getty ImagesThousands of flags creating a "Field of Flags" are seen on the National Mall ahead of Joe Biden's swearing-in inauguration ceremony as the 46th US president in Washington,DC on Jan. 18, 2021.ERIC BARADAT, AFP Via Getty ImagesThe National Mall is filled with a "Field of Flags" the rehearsal for the 59th Inaugural Ceremonies for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 18, 2021.Jasper Colt, USA TODAYThe National Mall is filled with a "Field of Flags".Jasper Colt, USA TODAYThe National Mall is filled with a "Field of Flags" for the 59th Inaugural Ceremonies.Jasper Colt, USA TODAYThe Inaugural Committee lights the "Field of Flags" on the National Mall for the 59th Inaugural Ceremonies rehearsal for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 18, 2021.Jasper Colt, USA TODAYThe "Field of Flags" is illuminated on the National Mall as the US Capitol Building is prepared for the inauguration ceremonies for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Jan. 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. Approximately 191,500 US flags will cover part of the National Mall and will represent the American people who are unable to travel to Washington, DC for the inauguration.Pool Photo By JOE RAEDLEThe Inaugural Committee lights the "Field of Flags" on the National Mall for the 59th Inaugural Ceremonies for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 18, 2021.Jasper Colt, USA TODAYFeatured Weekly Ad