Big crowd at SF Civic Center sees London Breed sworn in as new...

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Breed takes the oath of office as she is sworn in by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, former mayor, during the ceremony on the City Hall steps.

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London Breed waves to the huge crowd gathered in Civic Center Plaza that showed up to witness her inauguration.

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inauguration of San Francisco Mayor London Breed at City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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San Francisco Mayor London Breed walks down the City Hall staircase on her way to her inauguration in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Lahoma Tugbenyoh of Pittsburg takes a picture on her phone while sporting a commemorative sticker before the inauguration ceremony for Mayor London Breed on the steps of City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, July 11, 2018. less

Lahoma Tugbenyoh of Pittsburg takes a picture on her phone while sporting a commemorative sticker before the inauguration ceremony for Mayor London Breed on the steps of City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. … more

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Mayor London Breed takes the oath of office during the inauguration outside City Hall in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus perform during Mayor London Breed’s inauguration outside City Hall in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Mayor London Breed (right) smiles at the crowd moments before taking the oath of office during the inauguration outside City Hall in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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The Yau Kung Moon perform during Mayor London Breed’s inauguration outside City Hall in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Lucrecia Fontes shows off her attire outside City Hall ahead of the mayoral inauguration of London Breed in San Francisco.

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San Francisco Giants Hall of Fame Willie Mays greets VIP attendees during the inauguration ceremony for Mayor London Breed on the steps of City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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San Francisco Mayor London Breed leaves the Mayor’s Office before her inauguration at City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Sir Christopher, 3, cousin of Mayor London Breed, takes his seat before the inauguration ceremony for Mayor London Breed on the steps of City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Mayor London Breed waves to the crowd moments after taking the oath of office during the inauguration outside City Hall in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf (second from left) and others cheer moments after Mayor London Breed’s inauguration outside City Hall in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Lucrecia Fontes shows off her attire outside City Hall ahead of the Mayoral inauguration of London Breed in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Mayor London Breed walks to her office following her inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in San Francisco, Calif.

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5-year-old twins Kalina James, left, and Kalani, watch Mayor London Breed as she delivers her speech during her inauguration at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in San Francisco, Cali.

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A group performs during Mayor London Breed’s inauguration outside City Hall in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Mayor London Breed walks to her office following her inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in San Francisco, Calif.

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Pastor Amos Brown speaks during Mayor London Breed’s inauguration outside City Hall in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Crowd members cheer as Mayor London Breed is officially sworn in during her inauguration ceremony on the steps of City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Lucrecia Fontes poses for a portrait outside City Hall ahead of the Mayoral inauguration of London Breed in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Ja-Mir Dupas waits for the gates to open for public seating before London Breed is sworn in as mayor at City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Former Mayor Willie Brown (center) shakes hands as he makes his way to his seat during Mayor London Breed’s inauguration outside City Hall in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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John Goldsmith holds a sign with a quotation from Harvey Milk as London Breed is sworn in as mayor at City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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The C-notes pose with a bust of former Mayor Gavin Newsom after performing the National Anthem during the inauguration of San Francisco Mayor London Breed at City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. less

The C-notes pose with a bust of former Mayor Gavin Newsom after performing the National Anthem during the inauguration of San Francisco Mayor London Breed at City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, … more

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Dadisi Najib, left, and Lyabo Williams of the organization Blacks in Government chat before the inauguration ceremony for Mayor London Breed on the steps of City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, July 11, 2018. less

Dadisi Najib, left, and Lyabo Williams of the organization Blacks in Government chat before the inauguration ceremony for Mayor London Breed on the steps of City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, July … more

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San Francisco Mayor London Breed waves at a well-wisher as she leaves the Mayor’s Office before her inauguration at City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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A line of people wait for the general seating area to open before London Breed is sworn in as mayor at City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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San Francisco Mayor London Breed waits to walk out of City Hall for her inauguration in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Decorators arrange flowers on the steps of City Hall before London Breed is sworn in as mayor in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Juan Andrade wipes down chairs in the general seating area before London Breed is sworn in as mayor at City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Mayor-elect London Breed rehearses her speech before her inauguration ceremony on the steps of City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Herma Breed Watson, aunt of London Breed, hugs a friend outside City Hall ahead of the Mayoral inauguration of London Breed in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Mayor-elect London Breed practices her speech outside City Hall ahead of her inauguration.

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London Breed’s family waits in line outside City Hall ahead of the Mayoral inauguration of London Breed in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Decorators arrange flowers on the steps of City Hall before London Breed is sworn in as mayor in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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London Breeds cousin Jeanette Dupas-Walker (center) arrived at 6:30 a.m. with her grandsons Jayden and Ja-Mir Dupas to be the first in line to grab seats for Breeds inauguration as mayor at City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. At left is Renee Boyd, who says she watched Breed grow up when both were neighbors in the housing projects. less

London Breeds cousin Jeanette Dupas-Walker (center) arrived at 6:30 a.m. with her grandsons Jayden and Ja-Mir Dupas to be the first in line to grab seats for Breeds inauguration as mayor at City Hall in San … more

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Velma King Breed, aunt of London Breed shows off her nails outside City Hall ahead of the Mayoral inauguration of London Breed in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Cora McCoy grabs a front row seat before London Breed is sworn in as mayor at City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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A technician works on scaffolding supporting a large video screen before London Breed is sworn in as mayor at City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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A worker carries plastic sheets after setting up the stage before London Breed is sworn in as mayor at City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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Members of the general public watch from afar during the inauguration ceremony for Mayor London Breed on the steps of City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

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