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57th Presidential Inauguration

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President Barack Obama dances with first lady Michelle Obama at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball in Washington, D.C. following his second inauguration, Jan. 21, 2013

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Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden wave goodbye after dancing during the Comander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center Monday night in Washington, D.C.

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Singer Alicia Keys performs during the Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

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President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance together during the Comander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball at the Convention Center.

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Country music singer Brad Paisley performs at the Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C.

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President Barack Obama addresses the Commander-in-Chief's Ball, honoring U.S. service members and their families.

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Singer Marc Anthony performs at the Commander in Chief's Ball in Washington, D.C. Jan. 21.

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama waves as they walk down Pennsylvania Avenue during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade Monday, Jan. 21.

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President Barack Obama kisses first lady Michelle Obama as their daughters Sasha, left, and Malia, second from left, watch and take pictures during the Inaugural parade.

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The Inaugural Parade begins along Pennsylvania Avenue following the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.

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President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, his wife Jill Biden and Major General Michael Linnington, Commanding General of the district of Washington, review the troops at the U.S. Capitol after the 57th Presidential Inauguration ceremonial swearing-in.

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Senator Lamar Alexander, First lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden pause to pay their respects at the Martin Luther King, Jr. statue in the Capitol rotunda as they leave the 2013 Inaugural Luncheon following President Obama's inauguration in Washington, D.C.

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President Barack Obama shares a moment with House Speaker John Boehner as first lady Michelle Obama applauds at the Inaugural Luncheon in Statuary Hall.

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Vice President Joe Biden clinks glasses with President Barack Obama after delivering remarks during the Inaugural luncheon in Statuary Hall after his ceremonial swearing in at the U.S. Capitol.

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President Obama is surrounded by, left to right, Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid, Sen. Lamar Alexander, Sen. Chuck Schumer, Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker Rep. John Boehner, House Majority Leader Rep. Eric Cantor and House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi, while signing a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, directly after swearing-in ceremonies at the U.S Capitol.

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Beyonce sings the National Anthem as President Barack Obama and Sen. Charles Schumer, left, listen during swearing-in ceremonies in front of the U.S. Capitol.

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President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address after he was ceremonially sworn-in for a second term.

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President Barack Obama takes the oath of office as his wife Michelle holds two Bibles during the 57th presidential inauguration.

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President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, Monday afternoon.

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People gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall while attending the public Inauguration ceremony in Washington, D.C.

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Singer Kelly Clarkson performs at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol.

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama applaud as Sen. Charles Schumer, chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, waves on the West Front of the Capitol prior to Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony.

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Vice President Joe Biden takes the oath of office during the 57th presidential inauguration. Biden is joined by his wife Dr. Jill Biden, who holds the Bible.

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President Barack Obama arrives on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol for the inauguration.

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Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers, delivers the invocation as President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden look on.

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President Barack Obama arrives at the inauguration.

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Vice President Joe Biden, followed by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi , arrives on the West Front of the Capitol for the inauguration.

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President Barack Obama and Sen. Chuck Schumer, the chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, leave the White House on their way to the inauguration.

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People attend the 57th presidential inauguration on Jan. 21, 2013.

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First lady Michelle Obama arrives with daughters Sasha, left, and Malia for the 57th presidential inauguration.

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People wave and cheer at a television camera on the National Mall before the inauguration.

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Former President Bill Clinton arrives for the 57th presidential inauguration.

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Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn arrive for the swearing-in ceremonies for President Barack Obama.

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey and wife Deanie arrive before the presidential inauguration.

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Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., arrives at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama.

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Sydney Yochum sits on the shoulders of Luis Lauro Lopez on the National Mall as they wait for the start of the inauguration.

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Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive at the presidential inauguration.

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, former White House chief of staff, and his wife Amy Rule arrive for the 57th Presidential Inauguration.

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Sen. John Kerry arrives with colleagues for the inauguration. Kerry has been nominated to be the next secretary of state.

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Musicians John Mayer and Katy Perry attend the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.

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A crowd gathers in front of the U.S. Capitol for the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.

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President Barack Obama, accompanied by his daughters Sasha and Malia, first lady Michelle Obama and mother-in-law Marian Robinson, waves as they arrive at St. John's Churchfor a church service prior to the inauguration ceremonies.

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Crowds gather at The National Mall for the 57th Presidential Inauguration.

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People cheer as the enter the National Mall before the ceremonial swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S. Capitol.

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Brandie Douglass stands on the National Mall for the ceremonial swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S. Capitol.

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Brandon Adamski and Alicia Burke keep warm in a blanket as people gather near the U.S. Capitol on the National Mall for the Inauguration.

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Members of the military prepare at sun rise before the 57th Presidential Inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.

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The sun rises before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 21, in Washington, D.C.

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