Saturday, November 21, 2009

President Obama

A Historic Inauguration
The inauguration of Barack Obama was a historic day for the nation, and in particular for D.C. residents, 90 percent of whom voted for him.

OPENING DAY

Hundreds of thousands gathered on the National Mall to kick off the opening festivities for President-elect Obama’s inauguration.

INAUGURATION DAY

U.S. News photographers spent the day documenting the historic inauguration.

INAUGURATION NIGHT

Highlights from President Obama's inauguration night, where he attended 10 balls in Washington, D.C.

A PANORAMIC VIEW

Jim Lo Scalzo photographed the swearing in ceremony from the Capitol balustrade. The photos have been stitched together to present a panoramic view.

VIDEO: THE SWEARING-IN

From the podium to the parade, U.S. News videographers captured the view from the unprecedented crowd.

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Photo Galleries

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

The Big Picture

See the best sights in and around Washington, D.C.

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