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Gay activists laud Obama speech
President Barack Obama's emphatic gay-rights advocacy in his inaugural address thrilled many activists. Yet almost immediately came the questions and exhortations as to what steps should be taken next.
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Band: Beyonce lip synced anthem
Beyonce lip-synced the national anthem during her rousing performance at President Barack Obama's inauguration, according to the U.S. Marine Band.
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Michelle Obama wears Wu to the balls
Michelle Obama made it a fashion tradition Monday night, wearing a custom-made Jason Wu gown to the inauguration balls.
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MLK Day, Inauguration Day share moments
A perspective by NewsChannel5's Leon Bibb, who has met both Martin Luther King Jr. and President Barack Obama, about how the two historical figures are linked through the generations.
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Obama, first lady walk part of parade
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama on Monday emerged twice from their limousine to respond to wildly cheering crowds along the inaugural parade route from Capitol Hill to the White House.
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Inauguration pulses with history
It was altogether a more intimate affair than four years ago. Just a party of untold hundred thousands, chilling in the nation's backyard. President Barack Obama's inauguration Monday brought out a festive crowd.
- Inauguration ball first dance
President Obama and first lady Michelle share the first dance as Jennifer Hudson sings 'Let's Stay Together'
- Michelle Obama's ball entrance
President Obama introduces his wife Michelle
- Inauguration parade
President Obama and first lady Michelle emerged twice from their limo to respond to cheering crowds along the inaugural parade route
- Arrival at the Capitol
Vice President Joe Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama arrive at the Capitol
- Journey from White House to Capitol
President Obama heads from the White House to Capitol on Inauguration Day
- U.S. Marine Band plays at the inauguration
The U.S. Marine Band performs at the Capitol
- Lee University Festival Choir performs
The Lee University Festival Choir from Cleveland, TN sings at the inauguration
- NY chorus performs
A 5th grade chorus from PS22 in Staten Island, NY performs at the inauguration
- Obamas attend church
President Obama goes into church on Inauguration Day
- Obama's inaugural address
President Obama delivers his second-term inaugural address
- Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco
Richard Blanco reads his poem to the crowd
- Beyonce performs
Beyonce sings 'The Star Spangled Banner'
- Kelly Clarkson sings
Kelly Clarkson performs 'My Country 'Tis of Thee'
- Schumer's opening remarks
New York Senator Chuck Schumer delivers opening remarks
- Obama takes oath of office
President Obama takes the public oath of office from chief justice John Roberts at the 57th Presidential Inauguration
- Biden takes public oath of office
Vice President Joe Biden takes the public oath of office, given by justice Sonia Sotomayor
- Carter and Clinton make appearances
Former presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton join inaugural gathering
Inauguration History
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Inauguration firsts
Take a look at these memorable American inaugural moments dating back to Washington in 1789 with text, photos and video.
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TIMELINE: Inaugural Bibles
Scroll through and view a traditional part of inaugurations, the Bibles and passages selected by presidents for the swearing of the oath of office.
More inauguration stories
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Obamas attend congressional luncheon
President Barack Obama has told lawmakers he's confident they can act together to make a difference for the country's children, "and our children's children."
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PHOTOS: Obama sworn in for 2nd term
See photos of the swearing in of President Barack Obama during the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
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President Obama's inaugural address
You can read the full text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address, as provided by the White House.
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Inaugural poet paints vivid U.S. scenes
Poet Richard Blanco has delivered an inaugural poem paying homage to the American experience.
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Inauguration day follows old script
It was altogether a more intimate affair than four years ago. Just a party of untold hundred thousands, chilling in the nation's backyard.
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Obama speaks of need to protect kids
President Barack Obama is pointing to the recent deadly shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, as he says the nation's children must be protected from harm.
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Obama says decade of war ending
President Barack Obama says that a decade of war is now ending and an economic recovery has begun.
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Obama pledges to address climate change
President Barack Obama is pledging to respond to what he calls "the threat of climate change."
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Biden takes public oath of office
Vice President Joe Biden has taken a ceremonial oath office, kicking off the start of his second term as No. 2 to President Barack Obama.
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Obama takes public oath of office
President Barack Obama is promising to uphold the Constitution in a public swearing in ceremony that signals the beginning of his second term in office.
