Photos: Obama's 2009 inauguration

Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th US president by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts in front of the Capitol in Washington on January 20, 2009. Michelle Obama (R) holds the Lincoln Bible. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama gives his inauguration address after being sworn in as the 44th US president, in front of the Capitol in Washington on January 20, 2009. (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama gives his inauguration address after being sworn in as the 44th US president, in front of the Capitol in Washington on January 20, 2009. (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

A large crowd watches a large screen in the National Mall as Barack Obama attends the Presidential inauguration in Washington on January 20, 2009. (Photo by MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

People react at the Washington Monument as Barack Obama takes the oath of office during the Presidential inauguration in Washington on January 20, 2009. Two million people erupted in joyous celebration, cheering and waving a sea of flags as Barack Obama took the oath of office as the first black president of the United States. (Photo by MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

The National Mall is crowded with people witnessing the inauguration of US President Barack Obama in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2009. (Photo by TIM SLOAN/AFP/Getty Images)

A man with the word 'Hope' cut into his hair stands outside the Capitol Building after the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th US president, in Washington DC on January 20, 2009. (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

A woman reacts at the Washington Monument as Barack Obama takes the oath of office during the Presidential inauguration in Washington on January 20, 2009. Two million people erupted in joyous celebration Tuesday cheering and waving a sea of flags as Barack Obama took the oath of office as the first black president of the United States. (Photo by MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney (R), sitting beside former US president George W Bush (L), checks his watch during the inaugural address by US President Barack Obama following Obama's swearing-in ceremony in front of the Capitol in Washington on January 20, 2009. (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

Former US President George Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush arrive for the inauguration of US President-elect Barack Obama at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2009. (Photo by PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama waves at his inaugural address after he was sworn in as the 44th US president in Washington, DC on January 20, 2009. (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

Bruce Springsteen arrives at the US Capitol the morning of Barack Obama's inauguration as 44th US president on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Ryan Anson/AFP/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama waves to supporters as he walks along Pennsylvania Ave during the parade following his inauguration as the 44th US president of the United States in Washington, DC on January 20, 2009. (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

US Presidential helicopter Marine One, takes off from the US Capitol carrying former US president George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush as US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle wave from the steps, following the inaugural ceremony for Obama as 44th US president in Washington DC on January 20, 2009. Bush has departed Washington for his home in Texas. (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Former US President Bill Clinton (L) and US Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton (R) attend the inauguration of US President Barack Obama at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2009. (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

After watching US President Barack Obama take his oath of office at the US Capitol, members of the Tuskegee Airmen, the country's first group of black military pilots and crew, sing the national anthem during the inauguration celebration in Washington on January 20, 2009. (Photo by Ryan Anson/AFP/Getty Images)

Dr. Victoria Dickson (R) of Dequincy, Louisiana cheers during the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

A women cries during the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

People attend the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States on the National Mall January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama, the nation's first black chief executive, told the nation in his inaugural address that shared sacrifice would be necessary to return to peace and prosperity. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

People attend the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States on the National Mall January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama, the nation's first black chief executive, told the nation in his inaugural address that shared sacrifice would be necessary to return to peace and posperity. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill bid farewell to former president George W. Bush and Laura Bush as they take off from the US capitol aboard the presidential helicopter Marine One, following the inaugural ceremony for Obama as 44th US president in Washington DC on January 20, 2009. Bush has departed Washington for his home in Texas. (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama kiss during the Eastern Regional Inaugural Ball at Union Station in Washington, DC, early January 20, 2009. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance during the Youth Inaugural Ball at the Hilton Washington in Washington, DC, January 20, 2009. Obama was sworn in as the 44th US president earlier in the day. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk in the Inaugural Parade on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, becoming the first African-American to be elected President of the US. (Photo by Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Images)

U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk in the inaugural parade following his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States of America on January 20, 2009 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images)

Oprah Winfrey arrives at the US Capitol to attend the inauguration of US President Barack Obama in Washington on January 20, 2009. (Photo by Ryan Anson/AFP/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk in the Inaugural Parade on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, becoming the first African-American to be elected President of the US. (Photo by Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama and family make their way down Pennsylvania Avenue in the inaugural motorcade January 20, 2009 in Washington, D.C. More than 5,000 men and women in uniform are providing military ceremonial support to the presidential inauguration, a tradition dating back to George Washington's 1789 inauguration. (Photo by James Clark/U.S. Navy via Getty Images)

In this handout photo provided by the U.S. Army, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave to the crowd as they make their way down Pennsylvania Avenue during the 2009 presidential inaugural parade January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Kingston/U.S. Army via Getty Images)

A limousine surrounded by four Secret Service agents carries President Barack Obama during the Inaugural Parade down Pennsylvania Avenue January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, becoming the first African-American to be elected President of the US. (Photo by Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama bid farewell to former president George W. Bush and Laura who board a Marine Corps helicopter for their departure at the U.S. Capitol east front January 20, 2009 in Washington, D.C. More than 5,000 men and women in uniform are providing military ceremonial support to the presidential inauguration, a tradition dating back to George Washington's 1789 inauguration. (Photo by James Clark/U.S. Navy via Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance during the Youth Inaugural Ball at the Hilton Washington in Washington, DC, January 20, 2009. Obama was sworn in as the 44th US president earlier in the day. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

Barack Obama waves with his daughter Malia by his side after being sworn in as the 44th US president by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts in front of the Capitol in Washington on January 20, 2009. (Photo by PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

Outgoing US president George W. Bush (R) embraces his successor Barack Obama after his inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol in Washington on January 20, 2009. (Photo by PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

U.S President Barack Obama gives his inaugural address during his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

U.S President Barack Obama gives his inaugural address during his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Luz Montiel (L) and Shirley Wislon (R) hug Audra Sabir as they watch the inauguration ceremony of President Barack Obama in January 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Thousands of New Yorkers gather in Times Square to observe U.S. President Barack Obama's inauguration as the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. (Photo by Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama (R), Vice President Joe Biden (L) and US First Lady Michelle Obama sing as the US National Anthem is played January 20, 2009, at the inauguration ceremony in Washington, DC (Photo by PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

Crowds fill the National Mall during the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

People wave American flags at the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States on the National Mall January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama, the nation's first black chief executive, told the nation in his inaugural address that shared sacrifice would be necessary to return to peace and prosperity. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

People wave flags during the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the National Mall January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Large crowds watch the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States on a large screen in the neighborhood of Harlem January 20, 2009 in New York City. Obama was inaugurated as the first African-American president of the U.S. (Photo by Rick Gershon/Getty Images)

Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden is greeted by President-elect Barack Obama after being sworn in as Vice President during the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

U.S President Barack Obama gives his inaugural address during his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Barack Obama looks on during his inauguration as the 44th US president at the Capitol in Washington on January 20, 2009. (Photo by PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

Barack Obama is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 44th president of the United States on the West Front of the Capitol as his wife Michelle looks on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Barack Obama is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 44th president of the United States on the West Front of the Capitol as his wife Michelle looks on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Terry Wilson cries during a gathering to watch the inauguration ceremony of U.S. President Barack Obama in January 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama escorts former George W. Bush as the former US president leaves the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2009, following the inauguration of Obama as 44th US President. (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama kisses his daughter Malia during the inaugural parade January 20, 2009, in Washington, DC. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Crowds look at large televisions as Barack Obama speaks during the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the National Mall January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Emily Barnes/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as 44th US president at the Capitol in Washington on January 20, 2009. (Photo by TIM SLOAN/AFP/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as 44th US president at the Capitol in Washington on January 20, 2009. (Photo by TIM SLOAN/AFP/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as 44th US president at the Capitol in Washington on January 20, 2009. (Photo by TIM SLOAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Lakisha Smith cries as she watches the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States on a large screen in the neighborhood of Harlem January 20, 2009 in New York City. Obama was inaugurated as the first African-American president of the U.S. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

A man sells a portrait in Harlem during the inauguration of Barack Obama January 20, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle wave with daughters Sasha (2nd-L) and Malia (2nd-R) before former US presidents George W. Bush (R) Bill Clinton (background-right) during the inaugural ceremony for Obama as 44th US president at the Capitol in Washington on January 20, 2009. (Photo by PAUL RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

President-elect Barack Obama looks back during his inauguration as his daughter Malia looks on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 44th US president at the Capitol in Washington on January 20, 2009. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Joseph R. Biden (L) is sworn in as Vice President during the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chuck Kennedy-Pool/Getty Images)

The Rev. Joseph Lowery gives the benediction during the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Former president Jimmy Carter and wife Rosayln arrive at the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by TIM SLOAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Barack H. Obama arrives to his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States of America at the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jim Bourg-Pool/Getty Images)