[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]
[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.
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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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
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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
Updated at 8.09pm ET
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Alicia Keys performs a brief but potent tribute to the president. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images
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Couples dance at the Commander-in-Chief Ball as they wait for the arrival of Barack and Michelle Obama. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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...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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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One more Commander-in-Chief's Ball picture – the president and first lady dance with members of the miltary. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters
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Fun perform at the Inaugural Ball. Photograph: Paul Sancya/AP
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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
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The first couple kiss. Photograph: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images
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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
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Stevie Wonder performs at the Inaugural Ball. Photograph: Paul Sancya/AP
The Bidens also get to dance with military personnel... Photograph: Evan Vucci/AP
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Marc Anthony performs at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters
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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