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Black History: A Salute To The 44th President Barack Obama
The first inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States took place on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. The inauguration, which set a record atten- dance for any event held in Washington, D.C., marked the commencement of the first four-year term of Barack Obama as President and Joe Biden as Vice President.
Based on the combined attendance numbers, television viewership, and Internet traffic, it was among the most-observed events ever by the global audience.
"A New Birth of Freedom", a phrase from the Gettysburg Address, served as the in- augural theme to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth year of Abraham Lincoln.
U.S. President Barack Obama leans in to kiss daughter, Sasha, after he is sworn-in.
President Barack Obama, left, and first lady Michelle Obama ar- rive at the Neighborhood Inaugu- ral Ball in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.
President-elect Barack Obama walks through the U.S. Capitol crypt behind Sen. Di- anne Feinstein, D-Calif., left, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on his way to being sworn in as the 44th President of the United States dur- ing the inaugural ceremony in Washington Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.
President Bush, right, walks out with President-elect Barack Obama, on the North Portico of the White House before sharing the presiden- tial limousine enroute to Capitol Hill for inauguration in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.
President Barack Obama as he delivered his speech during his inauguration ceremony.
The President & First Lady walk the Inaugural Parade route.
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