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Showing Photos: President Barack Obama's inauguration
President Barack Obama took the oath of office for the second time in as many days on Monday, this time before an estimated 800,000 jubilant citizens who cheered on his stirring appeal for Americans to come together and fight for cherished U.S. principles of justice and equality.
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Photograph by: JONATHAN ERNST, REUTERS
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US Army Military District of Washington Major General Michael L.
Photograph by: MIKE THEILER, REUTERS
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U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) leaves after the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013.
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A proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, bears U.S. President Barack Obama's signature directly after swearing-in ceremonies in the U.S Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: JONATHAN ERNST, REUTERS
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US Army Military District of Washington Major General Michael L.
Photograph by: MIKE THEILER, REUTERS
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U.S. first lady Michelle Obama is escorted through a corridor to the west door of the U.S. Capitol for the presidential inauguration ceremonies at the U.S Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: JONATHAN ERNST, REUTERS
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U.S. President Barack Obama's daughters Malia Obama (L) and Sasha Obama are escorted through a corridor to the west door of the U.S. Capitol to begin swearing-in ceremonies at the presidential inauguration in Washington, January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: JONATHAN ERNST, REUTERS
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U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) gives a thumbs up as he arrives at the Senate carriage entrance for the presidential inauguration ceremonies at the U.S Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: JONATHAN ERNST, REUTERS
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Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) (L), U.S. President Barack Obama (C), first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr.
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US Army Military District of Washington Major General Michael L.
Photograph by: MIKE THEILER, REUTERS
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House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) (R) escorts Rep. John Dingle (D-MI) to the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013.
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U.S. President Barack Obama (2nd,L), first lady Michelle Obama (L), U.S. Army Major General Michael J. Linnington (C), Vice President Joe Biden (2nd,R) and his wife Dr.
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U.S. President Barack Obama (R) laughs with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (L-R), Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), and Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) after signing a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, after swearing-in ceremonies in the U.S Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: JONATHAN ERNST, REUTERS
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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) arrives at the Senate carriage entrance for the presidential inauguration ceremonies at the U.S Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013.
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U.S. President Barack Obama greets people as he exits following the ceremonial swearing-in at the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013.
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U.S. President Barack Obama (top,R) and Vice President Joe Biden (top,L) greet dignitaries including former President Bill Clinton as they arrive on the inaugural platform of the U.S.
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U.S. first lady Michelle Obama arrives at the Senate carriage entrance for the presidential inauguration ceremonies at the U.S Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: JONATHAN ERNST, REUTERS
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US President Barack Obama sits in his limousine as he departs inauguration ceremonies at the US Capitol, to take part in the parade through Washington DC, January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: MIKE THEILER, REUTERS
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President Barack Obama waves to the crowd after delivering his inaugural address during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) greets people during the public ceremonial presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013.
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U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden (R) pay their respects at the Martin Luther King, Jr. statue in the Capitol rotunda during presidential inauguration ceremonies in Washington, January 21, 2013.
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President Barack Obama waves to the crowd after delivering his inaugural address during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013.
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Spectators wave flags on the National Mall during the 57th inauguration ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden on the West front of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: ERIC THAYER, REUTERS
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Spectators are seen on the National Mall during the 57th inauguration ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden on the West front of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: ERIC THAYER, REUTERS
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U.S. President Barack Obama greets singer James Taylor after his performance during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013.
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U.S. President Barack Obama greets people as he exits following the ceremonial swearing-in at the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013.
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A woman listens on the National Mall during the 57th inauguration ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden on the West front of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: ERIC THAYER, REUTERS
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U.S. President Barack Obama gives his inauguration address after being sworn in at the presidential inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013.
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Spectators react on the National Mall during the 57th inauguration ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden on the West front of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: ERIC THAYER, REUTERS
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Spectators react on the National Mall during the 57th inauguration ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden on the West front of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: ERIC THAYER, REUTERS
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Spectators react on the National Mall during the 57th inauguration ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden on the West front of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: ERIC THAYER, REUTERS
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U.S. President Barack Obama (C) signs a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, directly after swearing-in ceremonies in the U.S Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: JONATHAN ERNST, REUTERS
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U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee Jack Lew greets people during the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013.
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Outgoing U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner arrives for the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013.
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A boy is seen on the National Mall during the 57th inauguration ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden on the West front of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: ERIC THAYER, REUTERS
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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama waves as they walk down Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington.
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Beyonce sings the National Anthem during inauguration ceremonies held for U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: KEVIN LAMARQUE, REUTERS
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U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (R) stands with her daughters, Sasha (2ndL) and Malia, and her mother Marian Robinson during inauguration ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: KEVIN LAMARQUE, REUTERS
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Spectators listen on the National Mall during the 57th inauguration ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden on the West front of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: ERIC THAYER, REUTERS
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A boy listens on the National Mall during the 57th inauguration ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden on the West front of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: ERIC THAYER, REUTERS
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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton look on during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013.
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Singer Kelly Clarkson is kissed by U.S. President Barack Obama after her performance during inauguration ceremonies in Washington, January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: BRIAN SNYDER, REUTERS
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U.S. President Barack Obama greets people after the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013.
Photograph by: POOL, REUTERS
