First inauguration of Barack Obama facts for kids
Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. This inauguration was the beginning of the first term of Obama as President and of Joe Biden as Vice President. The oath of office was given by Chief Justice John G. Roberts.
The ceremony was attended by more people than any event held in Washington, D.C. Based on the combined numbers of people there, people watching it on television and the Internet, it was one of the most-watched events ever by the global audience.
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Preparations at the United States Capitol
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Obama aboard the Georgia 300 on January 17, 2009
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The Obamas wave at the crowd at the We Are One concert held at the Lincoln Memorial on January 18, 2009.
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Biden was sworn into office by Associate Justice John Paul Stevens on January 20, 2009.
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Obama takes the oath of office on January 20, 2009, at the U.S. Capitol.
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From left to right: Itzhak Perlman, Gabriela Montero, Yo-Yo Ma and Anthony McGill performing John Williams' "Air and Simple Gifts" at the inauguration. Obama officially became the 44th president at noon during this performance.
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President Obama being sworn in at 12:06 on the steps of the National Mall.
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President Obama (right) retakes the oath of office from Chief Justice Roberts at the White House on January 21, 2009. President Obama and Chief Justice Roberts stand near a portrait of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, designer and an early Architect of the Capitol.
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The President after giving his first presidential speech.
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Former President George W. Bush looks at the U.S. Capitol as he is departing on a US Marine Corps helicopter after the Inauguration.
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President Obama addresses the luncheon attendees in National Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol.
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2009 Inaugural parade route
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President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walking the inaugural parade route
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From left to right: the Obamas, Bidens, and Clintons in the front pew at the Washington National Cathedral on January 21, 2009
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Crowds watch the inauguration at the National Mall. The Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial behind it, are in the background.
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U.S. National Guard vehicle on K Street, N.W. in Washington, D.C. during the inauguration
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Bob Weir (playing guitar) and Mickey Hart (playing drums) of the Grateful Dead performing at the Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball, January 20, 2009
See also
In Spanish: Investidura presidencial de Barack Obama en 2009 para niños
