Experts are questioning the National Park Service report that 1.8 million people attended the inauguration of President Obama.
An estimate using satellite imagery produced Wednesday by intelligence publishing company Jane’s Information Group counted between 1.3 million and 1.7 million in and around the Mall and parade route.
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