The Obama inauguration Millions of people converged on Washington to watch and celebrate as Barack Obama is inaugurated as the 44th US president. He was sworn in on the steps of the Capitol and took part in a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the White House.
Slideshow: Washington celebrates
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US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Commander-in-Chief Ball at the National Building Museum in Washington DC.
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The first family watches the inaugural parade from the viewing stand in front of the White House
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The presidential motorcade drives down down Pennsylvania Avenue towards the White House
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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama twice stepped out of their limousine to walk down the route taking them to the White House
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President Barack Obama accompanies former president George W. Bush out of the Capitol, followed by Vice President Joe Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama and former first lady Laura Bush
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Celebrants wave signs and cheer during the inaugural festivities
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A sea of people fill the National Mall to celebrate President Obama's inauguration
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People in military fatigues cross the National Mall during the festivities
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The inauguration drew protesters calling for the closing of the controversial detention camp at Guantánamo Bay
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People on the National Mall erupted in joyous celebration after Barack Obama took the oath of office as the first black president of the United States
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Hundreds of thousands gather on the National Mall during the inaugural ceremony for Barack Obama
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A large crowd watches on a large screen in the National Mall as President Barack Obama takes the oath of office
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Barack Obama is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts with his wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha by his side during the inauguration ceremony in Washington
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Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office as the 44th President of the United States in Washington
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Vice President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in by Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens as his wife looks on
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President-elect Barack Obama, President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney at the Capitol before the swearing-in ceremony
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Former president Bill Clinton and Secretary of State designate Hillary Clinton arrive at the inauguration
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Former president Jimmy Carter and wife Rosayln arrive at the inauguration
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Vice President Dick Cheney, in wheelchair, and Vice President-elect Joe Biden, left, leave the White House for the U.S. Capitol. Cheney injured his back moving boxes
