Inauguration Day (54 images)

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)

Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America during his Inauguration Ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington on January 20, 2009. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)

President Barack Obama makes his Inaugural address to the nation after he was sworn-in as the 44th President of the United States on the west steps of the Capitol on January 20, 2009. (UPI Photo/Pat Benic)

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden (L) sing the national anthem with former President George W. Bush (R) at the Inaugural ceremonies for Obama as the 44th President of the United States on the west steps of the Capitol on January 20, 2009. (UPI Photo/Pat Benic)