Barack Obama, left, joined by his wife Michelle, second from left, and daughters Sasha, third from left, and Malia, takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts to become the 44th president of the United States at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.
President Barack Obama rests his hand on President Lincoln's Inaugural Bible as his wife Michelle Obama holds it as he takes the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.
Bundled people pack the National Mall for the Inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, Tuesday.
Bundled people pack the National Mall in Washington for the Inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama Tuesday.
Bundled people wait before dawn at a security check point to attend the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, Tuesday.
Bundled people wait before dawn at a security check point in anticipation of the swearing-in of President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday.
Jacob Washington, 8, of Hopkinsville, Ken., sleeps at his parents feet as they wait on the National Mall for the Inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, Tuesday.
Reverend Daryl Carter of Dallas, Texas, waits on the National Mall for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, Tuesday.
Das Stoked of Providence, R. I., waves a flag with the image of President-elect Barack Obama on the National Mall looking towards the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday.
President Bush, right, walks out with President-elect Barack Obama, left, on the North Portico of the White House before sharing the Presidential limousine enroute to Capitol Hill for inauguration in Washington, Tuesday.
Vice-President Dick Cheney is assisted to his vehicle in a wheelchair on the North Portico of the White House as he heads to Capitol Hill for the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, Tuesday.
Michelle Obama, left, and Jill Biden, wife of Vice President-elect Joe Biden, arrive for the inauguration ceremny at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday.
Michelle Obama, right, is greeted by former President Bill Clinton at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday.
Former President George H.W. Bush arrives alongside his granddaughters, Barbara Bush, right, and Jenna Bush, at the U.S. Capitol for the swearing in of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States in Washington, Tuesday.
The presidential seal is affixed on the door of the new presidential limousine that will take President George W. Bush and President-elect Barack Obama from the White House to the inauguration ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday.
Vice President-elect Joe Biden reacts as he arrives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, for swearing-in ceremonies.
Barack Obama, left, is greeted by his family as he arrives for his inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday.
Barack Obama arrives for his inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday.
Michelle Obama arrives for the inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday.
The stands are filled at the beginning of the inauguration ceremonies for President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
Aretha Franklin performs at the swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday.
Vice President-elect Joe Biden, with his wife Jill at his side, takes the oath of office from Justice John Paul Stevens, as his wife holds the Bible at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday.
Vice President Joseph R. Biden is greeted by President-elect Barack Obama after being sworn in during the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol Tuesday.
Barack Obama, left, joined by his wife Michelle, second from left, and daughters Malia, third from left, and Sasha, takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts to become the 44th president of the United States at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday.
President-elect Barack Obama arrives at his inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Tuesday.
Barack Obama, left, takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts to become the 44th president of the United States at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday.
President Barack Obama, left, shakes hands with Chief Justice John Roberts after taking the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. At right rear is first lady Michelle Obama.
President Barack Obama gives his inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.
People react on the National Mall after President Barack Obama takes the oath of office in Washington, Tuesday.
Jossie Redmond of Crawford Miss. reacts during the inaugural ceremonies on the National Mall Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, before the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Barack Obama.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stand with Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden as they wave to former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush on the East steps of the Capitol in Washington as their Marine helicopter takes off Tuesday.
Lines of motorcycles, ahead of President Barack Obama's inaugural parade is seen on Pennsylvania Ave, near the White House in Washington, Tuesday.
Spectators watch for horses and floats to pass by in the staging area for the Inauguration Day Parade Tuesday in Washington.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave to the cheering crowd while walking part of the inaugural parade route along Pennsylvania Ave., Tuesday in Washington.
President Barack Obama gives his inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, after being sworn in as the president of the United States.
President Barack Obama waves alongside his wife, Michelle, and US Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, as former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, leave the US Capitol by helicopter after Obama was sworn in as the 44th President in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.
Spectators watch for horses and floats to pass by in the staging area for the Inauguration Day Parade Tuesday in Washington.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance during the inaugural parade in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009
President Barack Obama, right, and first lady Michelle Obama dance together at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.
President Barack Obama, left, and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.
First lady Michelle Obama, left, jokes with President Barack Obama after their first dance together at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.
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