Monday 21 January 2013

'We, the people... let us answer the call of history': Obama urges Americans to come together in his second term as he is sworn in at spectacular ceremony in front of hundreds of thousands in D.C.

Our President: A relaxed President Barack Obama is sworn into his second term in office at his inauguration, as his wife Michelle looks on

Swearing in: Obama's family and members of the Senate look on as he is sworn into office by Chief Justice John G. Roberts

Ceremony: Obama and Vice President Biden listen to an invocation by Myrlie Evers-Williams during the 57th Presidential Inauguration ceremonial swearing-in

Captivating: Beyonce sings the U.S. National Anthem as President Obama and Senator Charles Schumer listen during swearing-in ceremonies

Thankful: Singer and Obama supporter Beyonce is greeted by the president after her performance

Fans: The Obamas cheer and laugh with Beyonce after she finishes her spectacular performance at the inauguration ceremony

Mass celebration: The Mall continues to fill with supporters to watch President Barack Obama be sworn in as the 45th U.S. President at the U.S. Capitol

Celebrated: Former President Jimmy Carter arrives at the ceremony with his wife Rosalynn

Arrival: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is joined by her husband, former President Bill Clinton, as she arrives at the inauguration

First family: Malia and Sasha Obama arrive at the Capitol building followed closely by their maternal grandmother

Proud: The girls burst into giggles as the crowd cheered when their names were announced. They joined their mother Michelle on stage

Jay-Z and Beyonce

Signature: President Obama signs a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a 'National Day of Hope and Resolve', flanked by Biden and House Speaker John Boehner

First family: The Obamas were all smiles as they arrived at the church ahead of the inauguration

How do I look? Mrs Obama gives her daughter Sasha some tips ahead of the church service

Welcome: The Obamas are greeted by Rev. Luis Leon as they arrive at St. John's Church on Monday

Suave: Vice President Joe Biden arrives at St. John's Church shortly after the Obama family

Gearing up: People begin to gather along Pennsylvania Ave. before the inauguration at the U.S. Capitol
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