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Text of Barack Obama's inaugural address
The following is the text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address delivered Tuesday on the National Mall in Washington:

OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you. | Read More
Obama faces negotiations test in Russia
U.S. President Barack Obama Sunday was preparing to leave on a trip to Russia for his first nuts-and-bolts negotiations with rival leaders, analysts say.
Obama urges Morocco help on Mideast peace
U.S. President Barack Obama has urged Morocco's King Mohammed VI to help bring peace between Arabs and Israelis, officials said Saturday.
Obama: Happy Fourth of July
U.S. President Barack Obama used his weekly address Saturday to wish Americans a happy July Fourth and praise "the indomitable spirit of the first Americans."
Animatronic Obama at Disney World
An animatronic version of President Barack Obama has joined its predecessors in the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World in Florida.
Powell warns Obama of ambitious agenda
Colin Powell, who broke ranks with the Republican Party to support Barack Obama, tells CNN the U.S. president's agenda may be too ambitious and too expensive.
Obama prepares for two big birthdays
President Barack Obama prepared to celebrate the nation's -- and his daughter Malia's -- July 4 birthdays with several thousand guests, the White House said.
Obama finds hope amid 'sobering news'
U.S. President Barack Obama Thursday called the loss of 467,000 U.S. jobs last month "sobering news," but predicted the economy would continue to rebound.
Obama praises sweeping healthcare bill
President Barack Obama praised Senate legislation Thursday that would include government-run healthcare as part of a sweeping $611 billion reform plan.
Jobs, innovation on Obama's agenda
The importance of job creation while the U.S. economy is in a recession was on President Barack Obama's agenda for Thursday.
WWII women pilots to get medals
The first women to fly U.S. military aircraft will be given gold medals to honor their service to the country under a bill signed Wednesday by President Obama.

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Barack Obama becomes the 44th President of the United States
Barack Obama takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to become the 44th President of the United States on the west steps of the Capitol on January 20, 2009. Holding the bible is his wife Michelle with their daughters Malia and Sasha. (UPI Photo/Pat Benic) | Slideshow