President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle walk the Inaugural Parade route after Obama was sworn in as 44th US president January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama and Michelle twice stepped from of their limousine and out onto Pennsylvania Avenue to walk down the route taking them to the White House.. Getty Images
Despite the freezing temperature, large crowds watch turn out for the inauguration ceremony.. Getty Images
Malia Obama, daughter of US President Barack Obama, stands with her mother Michelle Obama during the inaugural ceremony.. Getty Images
US President Barack Obama is joined by former President Bill Clinton and Obama’s US Secretary of State-designate Hillary Clinton after the swearing in ceremony.. Getty Images
Beyonce sings as US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle (not pictured) dance at the Neighborhood Ball.. Getty Images
Two visitors from Los Angeles wear Barack Obama hoodies.. Getty Images
President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle stand at attention on the stairs of the US Capitol with Vice-President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden during the start of the parade.. Getty Images
Vice-President Joe Biden dances with his wife Jill Biden at the Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball.. Getty Images
Sheryl Crow performs at the Midwest Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center. There are ten balls to celebrate Obama’s inauguration.. Getty Images
Crowds look towards the Capitol during the inauguration ceremony.. Getty Images
President Barack Obama and his daughters, Malia and Sasha, during the ceremony.. Getty Images