Flashback: Barack Obama's Inauguration 2009
More than a thousand four inch high mini-figures are shown on display as Legoland unveils a replica of the 56th presidential inauguration in Carlsbad, California January 16, 2009. President-elect Barack Obama his wife and family are shown at left as
More than a thousand four inch high mini-figures are shown on display as Legoland unveils a replica of the 56th presidential inauguration in Carlsbad, California January 16, 2009. President-elect Barack Obama his wife and family are shown at left as Chief Justice John Roberts swears in the new president on the steps of the Capital building all made of lego.
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The Bible upon which U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was sworn in for his first inauguration is displayed at the Library of Congress in Washington December 23, 2008. On January 20, 2009, President-elect Obama will take the oath of office using the sam
The Bible upon which U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was sworn in for his first inauguration is displayed at the Library of Congress in Washington December 23, 2008. On January 20, 2009, President-elect Obama will take the oath of office using the same Bible Lincoln used.
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Army Staff Sgt Derrick Brooks (L) stands in for President-elect Barack Obama during a rehearsal for the inaugural swearing-in ceremonies as he stands with Navy Yeoman 1st Class LaSean McCray (2nd L), representing Michelle Obama, Dominique Sewell (2nd
Army Staff Sgt Derrick Brooks (L) stands in for President-elect Barack Obama during a rehearsal for the inaugural swearing-in ceremonies as he stands with Navy Yeoman 1st Class LaSean McCray (2nd L), representing Michelle Obama, Dominique Sewell (2nd R) standing in for Malia Obama and Gianna Samora-Nixon (R) standing in for Sasha Obama, on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, January 11, 2009. Sgt. Brooks, who has been deployed in both Iraq and Afghanistan was one of more than 3,000 participants in the inaugural rehearsal before Obama is sworn-in on January 20.
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Vendors sell President-elect Barack Obama merchandise as preparations continue for the inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 19, 2009.
Vendors sell President-elect Barack Obama merchandise as preparations continue for the inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 19, 2009.
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A group of uniformed marchers are pictured during the inauguration parade after U.S. President Barack Obama was sworn in as 44th President of the United States in Washington, January 20, 2009.
A group of uniformed marchers are pictured during the inauguration parade after U.S. President Barack Obama was sworn in as 44th President of the United States in Washington, January 20, 2009.
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Boxing legend Muhammad Ali sits with his wife, Yolanda, as they await the inauguration ceremony of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States, in Washington January 20, 2009.
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali sits with his wife, Yolanda, as they await the inauguration ceremony of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States, in Washington January 20, 2009.
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Aretha Franklin sings during the inauguration ceremony for U.S. President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, January 20, 2009.
Aretha Franklin sings during the inauguration ceremony for U.S. President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, January 20, 2009.
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Former president George W. Bush's daughters Barbara, Jenna, and son-in-law Henry Hager are seen outside the U.S. Capitol building during the inauguration ceremony of Barack Obama in Washington January 20, 2009.
Former president George W. Bush's daughters Barbara, Jenna, and son-in-law Henry Hager are seen outside the U.S. Capitol building during the inauguration ceremony of Barack Obama in Washington January 20, 2009.
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President-elect Barack Obama and his wife travel in the presidential motorcade made of Lego as part of Legoland's replica of the 56th presidential inauguration in Carlsbad, California January 16, 2009. President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in on
President-elect Barack Obama and his wife travel in the presidential motorcade made of Lego as part of Legoland's replica of the 56th presidential inauguration in Carlsbad, California January 16, 2009. President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in on Tuesday.
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Violinist Itzhak Perlman, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and clarinetist Anthony McGill perform at the Inaugural of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, in Washington, January 20, 2009.
Violinist Itzhak Perlman, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and clarinetist Anthony McGill perform at the Inaugural of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, in Washington, January 20, 2009.
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U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle walks down the stairs of the U.S. Capitol with Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden after the inauguration of the 44th president of the United States of America in Washington January 20, 2
U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle walks down the stairs of the U.S. Capitol with Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden after the inauguration of the 44th president of the United States of America in Washington January 20, 2009. Barack Obama became the first black U.S. president on Tuesday and declared it is time to set aside petty differences and embark on a new era of responsibility to repair the country and its image abroad.
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President-elect Barack Obama (bottom C) walks out to take the Oath of Office as the 44th President of the United States during the inauguration ceremony in Washington, January 20, 2009.
President-elect Barack Obama (bottom C) walks out to take the Oath of Office as the 44th President of the United States during the inauguration ceremony in Washington, January 20, 2009.
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U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama talk with former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura during the departure ceremony at the inauguration in Washington January 20, 2009.
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama talk with former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura during the departure ceremony at the inauguration in Washington January 20, 2009.
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Joe Biden, with his wife Jill at his side, is sworn-in as Vice President of the U.S. by Justice Stevens during the inauguration ceremony of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, January 20, 2009.
Joe Biden, with his wife Jill at his side, is sworn-in as Vice President of the U.S. by Justice Stevens during the inauguration ceremony of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, January 20, 2009.
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Obama kids - Malia and Sasha Obama arrive at the inauguration ceremony of their father, President-elect Barack Obama, as the 44th President of the United States in Washington January 20, 2009.
Obama kids - Malia and Sasha Obama arrive at the inauguration ceremony of their father, President-elect Barack Obama, as the 44th President of the United States in Washington January 20, 2009.
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Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office as the 44th President of the United States as he is sworn in by U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts with his wife Michelle by his side during the inauguration ceremony in Washington, January 20, 2009. Obama became th
Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office as the 44th President of the United States as he is sworn in by U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts with his wife Michelle by his side during the inauguration ceremony in Washington, January 20, 2009. Obama became the first African-American president in U.S. history.
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More than a thousand four inch high mini-figures are shown on display as Legoland unveils a replica of the 56th presidential inauguration in Carlsbad, California January 16, 2009. President-elect Barack Obama his wife and family are shown at left as
More than a thousand four inch high mini-figures are shown on display as Legoland unveils a replica of the 56th presidential inauguration in Carlsbad, California January 16, 2009. President-elect Barack Obama his wife and family are shown at left as Chief Justice John Roberts swears in the new president on the steps of the Capital building all made of lego.
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More than a thousand mini-figures are shown on display as Legoland unveils a replica of the 56th presidential inauguration in Carlsbad, California January 16, 2009. President-elect Barack Obama his wife and family are shown at left as Chief Justice J
More than a thousand mini-figures are shown on display as Legoland unveils a replica of the 56th presidential inauguration in Carlsbad, California January 16, 2009. President-elect Barack Obama his wife and family are shown at left as Chief Justice John Roberts swears in the new president on the steps of the Capital building all made of lego.
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Crowds wait on the National Mall before the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington January 20, 2009.
Crowds wait on the National Mall before the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington January 20, 2009.
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U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address during the inauguration ceremony in Washington January 20, 2009.
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address during the inauguration ceremony in Washington January 20, 2009.
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Former President Bill Clinton (L) greets former Vice President Al Gore during the inauguration ceremony for President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, January 20, 2009.
Former President Bill Clinton (L) greets former Vice President Al Gore during the inauguration ceremony for President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, January 20, 2009.
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Former U.S. President Bill Clinton (center L) and wife Hillary Clinton (center R) arrive at the U.S. Capitol ahead of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington January 20, 2009.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton (center L) and wife Hillary Clinton (center R) arrive at the U.S. Capitol ahead of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington January 20, 2009.
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Former U.S. President George W. Bush embraces President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, after Obama's inaugural address at the inauguration ceremony in Washington, January 20, 2009.
Former U.S. President George W. Bush embraces President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, after Obama's inaugural address at the inauguration ceremony in Washington, January 20, 2009.
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Former U.S. President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush wave before departing the U.S. Capitol by helicopter after the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol i
Former U.S. President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush wave before departing the U.S. Capitol by helicopter after the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, January 20, 2009. Obama became the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States.
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Tens of thousands gather on the National Mall during the U.S. Presidential Inauguration ceremony in Washington January 20, 2009. U.S. President Barack Obama became first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the
Tens of thousands gather on the National Mall during the U.S. Presidential Inauguration ceremony in Washington January 20, 2009. U.S. President Barack Obama became first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States.
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First Lady Michelle Obama pulls up the train of her dress as she dances her first dance of inauguration night with President Barack Obama during the Neighborhood Inaugural ball in Washington, January 20, 2009. Barack Obama took power as the first bla
First Lady Michelle Obama pulls up the train of her dress as she dances her first dance of inauguration night with President Barack Obama during the Neighborhood Inaugural ball in Washington, January 20, 2009. Barack Obama took power as the first black U.S. president on Tuesday and quickly turned the page on the Bush years, urging Americans to rally to end the worst economic crisis in generations and repair the U.S. image abroad. Michelle Obama is wearing a custom-made dress by Taiwanese designer Jason Wu.
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U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the Biden Home States Ball during the inauguration celebration in Washington January 20, 2009. Barack Obama took power as the first black U.S. president on Tuesday and quickly turned
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the Biden Home States Ball during the inauguration celebration in Washington January 20, 2009. Barack Obama took power as the first black U.S. president on Tuesday and quickly turned the page on the Bush years, urging Americans to rally to end the worst economic crisis in generations and repair the U.S. image abroad.
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Aleesha Chaney of Illinois wipes away a tear during the Barack Obama inauguration in Washington, January 20, 2009. Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States.
Aleesha Chaney of Illinois wipes away a tear during the Barack Obama inauguration in Washington, January 20, 2009. Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States.
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