Construction of the inaugural platform for the 60th Presidential Inauguration commenced on September 18, 2024, at the U.S. Capitol, with bipartisan congressional leaders ceremonially hammering the first nails. The platform, symbolizing the peaceful transfer of power, is particularly significant following the violent events of January 6, 2021, when Trump supporters stormed the Capitol. Senator Amy Klobuchar, chair of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, emphasized the event's importance in celebrating democracy and ensuring a smooth transition of power. Security has been heightened around the construction site, designated as a National Special Security Event for January 6, 2025, to prevent a recurrence of past violence. The platform will span over 10,000 square feet and use approximately 500,000 nails, underscoring the extensive preparations required for the ceremony. The event coincided with the anniversary of George Washington laying the cornerstone of the Capitol, adding historical significance to the proceedings.