Washington Mall Packed: Two Million or More?

The Washington Mall, as far as I can see, is packed full of people assembled for the inauguration of Barack Obama -- still another two plus hours away. I suspect the prediction of two million visitors may be exceeded -- and that will make this the largest crowd ever gathering for a Presidential inauguration! The Park Service will issue a crowd estimate based on aerial photos. But I understand that won't come until possibly later in the week. So what you hear today will be guess-timates. Still, it's a whole lot of people with a terrific festive energy despite the cold.