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A crowd gathers in front of the Capitol before the start of Inauguration Day ceremonies in Washington, Jan. 21, 2013. President Barack Obama renewed his oath of office just before midday Monday, ceremonially marking the beginning of another four years in the White House.CHANG W. LEE/The New York Times

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Spectators react on the National Mall during the 57th inauguration ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.ERIC THAYER/Reuters

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Tiffany Blanchett (L) hugs her daughter Aliyah Dowdy on the National Mall in Washington.SHANNON STAPLETON/Reuters

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A woman sells newspapers with a picture of U.S. President Barack Obama on the National Mall.ERIC THAYER/Reuters

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U.S. President Barack Obama is directed as he arrives at the Senate carriage entrance for the presidential inauguration.JONATHAN ERNST/Reuters

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U.S. President Barack Obama (C) pauses with his escorts before walking through the Lower West Terrace Door of the U.S. Capitol to begin swearing-in ceremony.JONATHAN ERNST/Reuters

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U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administers the oath of office to U.S. President Barack Obama as first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha look on.JIM BOURG/Reuters

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U.S. President Barack Obama takes the oath from U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts as Obama's family looks.RICK WILKING/Reuters

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U.S. President Barack Obama recites his oath of office as first lady Michelle Obama looks on during swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S Capitol.JASON REED/Reuters

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Sasha, Malia and First Lady Michelle Obama before the swearing-in ceremonies.KEVIN LAMARQUE/Reuters

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U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with former President Jimmy Carter next to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and former President Bill Clinton.STEPHEN CROWLEY/The New York Times

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U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address during swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S Capitol.JIM BOURG/Reuters

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U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address during swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S Capitol.RICK WILKING/Reuters

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Kelly Clarkson waves after singing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" during swearing-in ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama.JASON REED/Reuters

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Beyonce sings the “Star Spangled Banner” as President Barack Obama and Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) listen.JIM BOURG/Reuters

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First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters Malia (C) and Sasha cheer as Beyonce returns to her seat after singing the “Star Spangled Banner”.KEVIN LAMARQUE/Reuters

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U.S. President Barack Obama waves to the crowd after being sworn in as First lady Michelle Obama looks on.POOL/Reuters

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U.S. President Barack Obama (L) arrives back at the White House with First Lady Michelle Obama and Michelle Obama's mother Marian Robinson (R) in Washington.CHRIS KLEPONIS/Reuters

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U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama attend the Inaugural Luncheon in Statuary Hall after his ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol.BENJAMIN MYERS/Reuters

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US Army Military District of Washington Major General Michael L. Linnington, Commander JFHQ National Capitol Region (C) is flanked by US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden as they review troops with Congressional leaders.MIKE THEILER/Reuters

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U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk along Pennsylvania Avenue towards the White House.POOL/Reuters

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A woman listens on the National Mall during the 57th inauguration ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama.ERIC THAYER/Reuters

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The Washington Monument on Inauguration Day in Washington.CHRISTOPHER GREGORY/The New York Times

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