Obama Inauguration 2013

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[h=2]And there's his likely replacement, Obama's Chief of Staff Jack Lew.



And there's his likely replacement, Obama's Chief of Staff Jack Lew.[/h]

 

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[h=2][h=1][/h]So does Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Here she is with fellow Justice Clarence Thomas.

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[h=2]Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) arrives on the West Front of the Capitol for Obama's swearing-in. McCain later said he did not think Obama made enough conciliations to Republicans in his inaugural address.[/h]

 

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Katy Perry and John Mayer were there too.

[h=2]All of the Supreme Court Justices rocked some fly gear. Check out Justice Samuel Alito's shades.[/h]

[h=2]Obama's big moment.[/h]

 

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[h=2]So did Paul Ryan - the 2012 Republican vice presidential candidate was stuck behind Beyonce and Jay-Z as they left the platform after the ceremony.

Obama also stole a moment with Beyonce.[/h]

 

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Panetta gives First Lady Michelle Obama an eskimo kiss at the Inaugural Luncheon.

Clinton works the room at the Inaugural Luncheon following the ceremony. Here he is with Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.), former first lady Rosalynn Carter, and Chief Justice John Roberts.[/h]

 

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[h=2]Sasha Obama snaps a picture of her parents stealing a kiss in the reviewing stand.[/h]

[h=2]Now for the moment you've been waiting for....[/h]

 

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Inauguration balls in pictures as Barack and Michelle Obama celebrate

The way they were... Barack and Michelle Obama dance at the Washington Hilton on January 20, 2009. Photograph: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

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The way they were... Barack and Michelle Obama dance at the Washington Hilton on January 20, 2009. Photograph: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

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Country music singer Brad Paisley performs at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball, as the evening's ceremonies begin. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters
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Alicia Keys performs a brief but potent tribute to the president. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images

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The way they were... Barack and Michelle Obama dance at the Washington Hilton on January 20, 2009. Photograph: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

7.58pm ET

Country music singer Brad Paisley performs at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball, as the evening's ceremonies begin. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters
Updated at 8.09pm ET

8.21pm ET

Alicia Keys performs a brief but potent tribute to the president. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images

8.23pm ET

Couples dance at the Commander-in-Chief Ball as they wait for the arrival of Barack and Michelle Obama. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

8.27pm ET

...and some rock, from Mexico's Maná – complete with flying drummer. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images



Inauguration balls in pictures as Barack and Michelle Obama celebrate

7.58pm ET

The way they were... Barack and Michelle Obama dance at the Washington Hilton on January 20, 2009. Photograph: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

7.58pm ET

Country music singer Brad Paisley performs at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball, as the evening's ceremonies begin. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters
Updated at 8.09pm ET

8.21pm ET

Alicia Keys performs a brief but potent tribute to the president. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images

8.23pm ET

Couples dance at the Commander-in-Chief Ball as they wait for the arrival of Barack and Michelle Obama. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

8.27pm ET

...and some rock, from Mexico's Maná – complete with flying drummer. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images

9.04pm ET

Barack Obama addresses the Commander-in-Chief's Ball, honoring US service members and their families. Obama's speech included a link-up with American troops in Afghanistan. Photograph: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images

9.15pm ET

Barack and Michelle Obama take their first dance of the evening: the tune is Let's Stay Together by Al Green, the singer is Jennifer

 

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Jennifer Hudson has put in a shift, singing Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together' for two first dances from the first couple. Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

The first couple kiss. Photograph: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images
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The way they were... Barack and Michelle Obama dance at the Washington Hilton on January 20, 2009. Photograph: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

7.58pm ET

Country music singer Brad Paisley performs at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball, as the evening's ceremonies begin. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters
Updated at 8.09pm ET

8.21pm ET

Alicia Keys performs a brief but potent tribute to the president. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images

8.23pm ET

Couples dance at the Commander-in-Chief Ball as they wait for the arrival of Barack and Michelle Obama. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

8.27pm ET

...and some rock, from Mexico's Maná – complete with flying drummer. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images

9.04pm ET

Barack Obama addresses the Commander-in-Chief's Ball, honoring US service members and their families. Obama's speech included a link-up with American troops in Afghanistan. Photograph: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images

9.15pm ET

Barack and Michelle Obama take their first dance of the evening: the tune is Let's Stay Together by Al Green, the singer is Jennifer Hudson and the First Lady's dress is by... Jason Wu. Again. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

9.24pm ET

The dance and the dress again. This is from the Commander-in-Chief's Ball – the first couple have now gone nextdoor to the Inaugural Ball... where they're dancing again. To Jennifer Hudson singing Al Green again. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters

9.29pm ET

One more Commander-in-Chief's Ball picture – the president and first lady dance with members of the miltary. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters

9.35pm ET

Fun perform at the Inaugural Ball. Photograph: Paul Sancya/AP

9.47pm ET

Jennifer Hudson has put in a shift, singing Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together' for two first dances from the first couple. Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

9.50pm ET

The first couple kiss. Photograph: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images
Updated at 9.50pm ET

9.57pm ET

Joe and Jill Biden enjoy their dance, while being serenaded by Jamie Foxx. Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/AP

Country star Brad Paisley, who opened the Commander-in-Chief's Ball, plays the Inaugural Ball. Busy chap. Photograph: Shannon

In case the Obamas forget why they're dancing again... Photograph: Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP

10.44pm ET

Stevie Wonder performs at the Inaugural Ball. Photograph: Paul Sancya/AP

The Bidens also get to dance with military personnel... Photograph: Evan Vucci/AP

10.55pm ET

Marc Anthony performs at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters

11.11pm ET

Joe Biden addresses the largely military audience at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball. Photograph: Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images

The way they are... the Obamas dance at their second Inaugural Ball. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

 

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