Published: 1/21/2013 - Updated: 4 months ago

57th Presidential Inauguration

The 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington took place Jan. 21, 2013. CLICK ANY PHOTO TO ENLARGE, START SLIDESHOW

President Barack Obama blows a kiss as he and first lady Michelle Obama walk on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House in the Inauguration Parade during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington.

Enlarge President Barack Obama blows a kiss as he and first lady Michelle Obama walk on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Spectators wave American flags on the National Mall before the start of President Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony.... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Actress Eva Longoria arrives on the West Front of the Capitol for the Presidential Barack Obama's ceremonial swearing-in ceremony.... ASSOCIATED PRESS

President Barack Obama, surrounded by Congressional leaders, signs a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, following his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony. From left are, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va., and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. (AP Photo/Jonathan Ernst, Pool)

Enlarge President Barack Obama, surrounded by Congressional leaders, signs a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

President Barack Obama salutes US Army Major General Michael J. Linnington on Capitol Hill in Washington, after the Presidential review of the troops on the east side of the Capitol.

Enlarge President Barack Obama salutes US Army Major General Michael J. Linnington on Capitol Hill in Washington, after the Presidential review ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Singer Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock arrive on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge President Barack Obama smiles as he is escorted through the corridor to the West Front of the Capitol. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Malia Obama, right, and Sasha Obama look on from the presidential box during the Inaugural parade. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge The Miami University, Ohio, Marching Band marching band performs during President Barack Obama's inaugural parade. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Members of the Marine Corps march in President Barack Obama's inaugural parade. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge The Army's Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps march in President Barack Obama's inaugural parade. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama cheer as bands march past the presidential box near the White House. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Vice President Joe Biden, left and President Barack Obama wait for their ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge President Barack Obama's family watches during the ceremonial swearing-in. ASSOCIATED PRESS

President Barack Obama receives the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts as first Lady Michelle holds the bible at the ceremonial swearing-in.

Enlarge President Barack Obama receives the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts as first Lady Michelle holds the bible ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Singer Kelly Clarkson performs at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Vice President Joe Biden, right, watches as President Barack Obama greets Beyonce. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge President Barack Obama as Beyonce sings the National Anthem at the ceremonial swearing-in. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Beyonce sings the National Anthem at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enlarge Migrants' rights activists hold signs, one reading in Spanish "Courage, migrants" outside the U.S. embassy on Obama's inauguration day.... ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juanita Abernathy, widow of civil rights leader Ralph Abernathy, celebrates while watching a live video feed of President Barack Obama's inauguration.

Enlarge Juanita Abernathy, widow of civil rights leader Ralph Abernathy, celebrates while watching a live video feed of President Barack Obama's ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama share a dance during the Commander-In-Chief Inaugural ball at the Washington Convention Center.

Enlarge President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama share a dance during the Commander-In-Chief Inaugural ball at the ... ASSOCIATED PRESS

57th Presidential Inauguration

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