Swearing-in ceremonies
President Obama took the oath of office for his second term from Chief Justice John Roberts.
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Obama received a hug from daughter Malia as Michelle Obama and Sasha Obama looked on.
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The ceremony was conducted in the Blue Room at the White House.
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Obama and Roberts shook hands after the ceremony.
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Vice President Biden was sworn in Sunday morning. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered the oath.
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Obama, Biden, and Major General Michael S. Linnington participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider.
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A chorus rehearsed on the steps of the US Capitol for Monday’s inauguration.
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