Inauguration kicks off Obama's 2nd term
President Barack Obama starts his second term with an inauguration celebration, parade and balls.
The crowd during President Barack Obama's second inauguration.
The crowd during President Barack Obama's second inauguration.
The Capitol and podium at President Barack Obama's second inauguration.
President Barack Obama takes the oath.
Beyonce sings the national anthem.
Beyonce sings the national anthem.
Vice President Joe Biden is sworn in.
Vice President Joe Biden is sworn in as President Barack Obama looks on.
President Barack Obama recites the oath of office.
Vice President Joe Biden is sworn in.
President Barack Obama walks out for his second inauguration.
President Barack Obama and Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts shake hands after Obama takes the presidential oath.
President Barack Obama takes the oath of office for his second term.
Malia and Sasha Obama at their father's second inauguraiton.
President Barack Obama arrives for his second inauguration.
Beyonce and Jay-Z arrive for President Barack Obama's second inauguration ceremony.
Supreme Court justices arrive for the inauguration ceremony.
Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, arrive for the inauguration.
First lady Michelle Obama looks on as President Barack Obama is greeted by Vice President Joe Biden, right, as he arrives for his swearing-in ceremonies on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
President Barack Obama rides in a limousine with Washington, D.C., license plates during the inaugural parade, which feature the phrase "Taxation without representation."
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk in the inaugural parade.
Military marching bands perform in the inaugural parade.
President Barack Obama speaks at the Commander in Chief Ball.
First lady Michelle Obama reveals her highly-anticipated inaugural ball gown. The red gown was designed by Jason Wu, who also designed Obama's 2009 gown.
The Obamas share a dance -- and a kiss -- at the Commander in Chief Ball.
Singer Alicia Keys performs at the Public Ball.
Women wave flags ahead of President Barack Obama's second inauguration.
The Obama family arrives at St. John's Church ahead of the president's second inauguration on Monday.
Placemarks are seen on the ground around the podium before President Barack Obama's second inauguraiton.
Keeping warm before President Barack Obama's second inauguration.
Woman smiles before Barack Obama's second inauguration.
Woman holds "Destiny" poster on National Mall before President Barack Obama's second inauguration.
Crowds gather for President Barack Obama's second inauguration.
A child smiles before President Barack Obama's second inauguration.
The first couple attend an inauguration reception on Sunday.
Vice President Joe Biden clinks glasses with President Barack Obama after delivering remarks during the Inaugural luncheon in Statuary Hall after his ceremonial swearing in.
The first couple attend an inauguration reception on Sunday.
President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama , U.S. Army Major General Michael J. Linnington, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden attend the presidential review of the troops at the U.S. Capitol during presidential inauguration ceremonies.
Inauguration souvenirs are available outside of the White House.
Police check vendor licenses before the president's second inauguration.
A vendor shows off a T-shirt celebrating the second inauguraiton of President Barack Obama.
The view from space. The Capitol and the National Mall are at the center of this shot taken Sunday from the International Space Station.
People gather in front of the Capitol before the inauguration.
A U.S. military band practices ahead of President Barack Obama's second inauguration.
The sun rises on the Capitol Monday morning before inauguration celebrations got under way.
