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Politics & Government

January 21, 2013 11:41 AM

2013 Presidential Inauguration

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U.S. President Barack Obama (second from left) his wife Michelle Obama (left), Vice President Joe Biden (second from right) and his wife Dr. Jill Biden (right) and U.S. Army Major General Michael J. Linnington (center) stand as the President reviews the troops the east side of the United States Capitol following Obama's Inaugural address and ceremonially swearing in in Washington, D.C.
U.S. President Barack Obama (second from left) his wife Michelle Obama (left), Vice President Joe Biden (second from right) and his wife Dr. Jill Biden (right) and U.S. Army Major General Michael J. Linnington (center) stand as the President reviews the troops the east side of the United States Capitol following Obama's Inaugural address and ceremonially swearing in in Washington, D.C. MCT
William Lawrence, of Chattanooga, Tennessee holds his son Tyler Lance Lawrence, 3, as they watch President Barack Obama give his inaugural address
William Lawrence, of Chattanooga, Tennessee holds his son Tyler Lance Lawrence, 3, as they watch President Barack Obama give his inaugural address MCT
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama arrives at the carriage entrance of the U.S. Capitol to begin swearing-in ceremonies.
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama arrives at the carriage entrance of the U.S. Capitol to begin swearing-in ceremonies. MCT
Shaureena Bobcombe, 27 and Sohan Ahmad, 29, of New York City brave the cold on the National Mall  as they wait for President Obama take the oath of office during his ceremonial swearing-in, Monday, January 21, 2013 in Washington, D.C. (Mary F. Calvert/MCT)
Shaureena Bobcombe, 27 and Sohan Ahmad, 29, of New York City brave the cold on the National Mall as they wait for President Obama take the oath of office during his ceremonial swearing-in, Monday, January 21, 2013 in Washington, D.C. (Mary F. Calvert/MCT) MCT
A spectator on the National Mall holds a picture of President Barack Obama and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 57th presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C
A spectator on the National Mall holds a picture of President Barack Obama and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 57th presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C MCT
From right, Vice President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama and First lady Michelle Obama pause to pay their respects at the Martin Luther King, Jr. statue in the Capitol rotunda
From right, Vice President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama and First lady Michelle Obama pause to pay their respects at the Martin Luther King, Jr. statue in the Capitol rotunda MCT
U.S. President Barack Obama (right) greets House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (left) as he arrives for swearing-in ceremonies at the U.S Capitol
U.S. President Barack Obama (right) greets House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (left) as he arrives for swearing-in ceremonies at the U.S Capitol MCT
U.S. President Barack Obama hugs his daughter Malia as his wife Michelle and daughter Sasha watch after being sworn in as president at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on January 21, 2013. (Mark Gail/MCT)
U.S. President Barack Obama hugs his daughter Malia as his wife Michelle and daughter Sasha watch after being sworn in as president at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on January 21, 2013. (Mark Gail/MCT) MCT
From left, U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) clap during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States.
From left, U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) clap during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. Getty Images/MCT
U.S. President Barack Obama gives his inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. (Mark Gail/MCT)
U.S. President Barack Obama gives his inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. (Mark Gail/MCT) MCT
U.S. President Barack Obama gives his inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. (Mark Gail/MCT)
U.S. President Barack Obama gives his inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. (Mark Gail/MCT) MCT
Barack Obama takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013.
Barack Obama takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. Abaca Press/MCT
Barack Obama takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)
Barack Obama takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT) MCT
Barack Obama takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)
Barack Obama takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT) MCT
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor swears in the Vice President Joe Biden with his wife Jill at his side the Inauguration ceremonies for President Obama's second term at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on January 21, 2013. (JMP-Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor swears in the Vice President Joe Biden with his wife Jill at his side the Inauguration ceremonies for President Obama's second term at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on January 21, 2013. (JMP-Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT) MCT
First lady Michelle Obama kisses Attorney General Eric Holder as she arrives at her husband, Barack Obama's swearing-in ceremony as the 45th U.S. President at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013.
First lady Michelle Obama kisses Attorney General Eric Holder as she arrives at her husband, Barack Obama's swearing-in ceremony as the 45th U.S. President at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. Abaca Press/MCT
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former U.S. President Bill Clinton attend the inauguration ceremony for U.S. President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former U.S. President Bill Clinton attend the inauguration ceremony for U.S. President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C Abaca Press/MCT
First Lady Michelle Obama waits for Barack Obama to arrive at his swearing-in ceremony as the 45th U.S. President at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)
First Lady Michelle Obama waits for Barack Obama to arrive at his swearing-in ceremony as the 45th U.S. President at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT) MCT
U.S. President Barack Obama sits during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States.
U.S. President Barack Obama sits during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. Getty Images/MCT
U.S. President Barack Obama hugs former President Bill Clinton as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton watches as he arrives at his swearing-in as 45th U.S. President at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, January 21, 2013. ()
U.S. President Barack Obama hugs former President Bill Clinton as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton watches as he arrives at his swearing-in as 45th U.S. President at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, January 21, 2013. () Abaca Press/MCT
Barack Obama arrives at his swearing-in ceremony as the 45th U.S. President at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Barack Obama arrives at his swearing-in ceremony as the 45th U.S. President at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Abaca Press/MCT
Barack Obama arrives at his swearing-in as 45th U.S. President at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013.
Barack Obama arrives at his swearing-in as 45th U.S. President at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. Abaca Press/MCT
Barack Obama arrives at his swearing-in as 45th U.S. President at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013.
Barack Obama arrives at his swearing-in as 45th U.S. President at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. MCT
Daughters Sasha and Malia Obama arrive at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, January 21, 2013 in Washington, D.C.
Daughters Sasha and Malia Obama arrive at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, January 21, 2013 in Washington, D.C. UPI/MCT
The Mall continues to fill to watch President Barack Obama be sworn in as the 45th U.S. President at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. (Oliver Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)
The Mall continues to fill to watch President Barack Obama be sworn in as the 45th U.S. President at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. (Oliver Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT) MCT
Carol Bishop, of Charlotte, North Carolina, displays her patriotic manicure for the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013.
Carol Bishop, of Charlotte, North Carolina, displays her patriotic manicure for the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 21, 2013. MCT
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and wife Amy Rule arrive before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and wife Amy Rule arrive before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. Getty Images/MCT
The National Mall, seen from the U.S. Capitol, fills up with spectators at sunrise, Monday, January 21, 2013, for the inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. (Mark Gail/MCT)
The National Mall, seen from the U.S. Capitol, fills up with spectators at sunrise, Monday, January 21, 2013, for the inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. (Mark Gail/MCT) MCT
U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) (left) and U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) gesture to U.S. Rep. Peter King before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States.
U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) (left) and U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) gesture to U.S. Rep. Peter King before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. Getty Images/MCT
Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive at the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States.
Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive at the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. Senate Press Photographers Gallery/MCT
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor arrives for the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor arrives for the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. Getty Images/MCT
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former U.S. President Bill Clinton arrive during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former U.S. President Bill Clinton arrive during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. Getty Images/MCT
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts arrives during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts arrives during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. Getty Images/MCT
Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive at the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol
Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive at the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Getty Images/MCT
Crowds gather in front of the Capitol for the second Inauguration of President Barack Obama.
Crowds gather in front of the Capitol for the second Inauguration of President Barack Obama. McClatchy
President Barack Obama is officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C.
President Barack Obama is officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C. AP
Thousands fill the National Mall and brave the cold weather to attend the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th U.S. President in Washington, D.C.
Thousands fill the National Mall and brave the cold weather to attend the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th U.S. President in Washington, D.C. Sacramento Bee/MCT
First lady Michelle Obama and her daughter, Sasha, attend the Kids Inaugural Concert at the Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Saturday, January 19, 2013. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT)
First lady Michelle Obama and her daughter, Sasha, attend the Kids Inaugural Concert at the Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Saturday, January 19, 2013. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/MCT) MCT
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