President Obama Inauguration Ceremony in Washington

U.S. President Barack Obama (C) is applauded by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (L-R), Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) after signing a proclamation to commeorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, directly after swearing-in ceremonies in the U.S Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013. UPI/Johnathan Ernst/pool