Inauguration Day in pictures as Barack Obama is sworn in(YESTERDAY)

A member of the military stands guard at sun rise before the presidential inauguration in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Photograph: Mark Wilson/Getty Images

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Members of the military stand next to empty seats before the presidential inauguration. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

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People wave flags as they gather near the Capitol building on the Mall. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

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People try and stay warm as they wait for Obama to arrive. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

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People wearing silly hats gather near the U.S. Capitol building. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

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The first sighting of the Obamas today as President Barack Obama walks with his daughters Sasha and Malia, first lady Michelle Obama and mother-in-law Marian Robinson, to St. John's Church in Washington. Photograph: Jacquelyn Martin/AP

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Kennedi Franklin, 8, cheers as she sits on the shoulders of her father Edward Franklin as they wait for ceremonies to start. Photograph: Drew Angerer/EPA

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The placemarks are set for the Obama and Biden families on the balcony. Photograph: Win McNamee/EPA

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The head table is set for the inaugural luncheon, which shall be held after Obama ceremonial swearing in. Photograph: Benjamin Myers/Reuters

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Crowds gather as they await for the start of the presidential inauguration. Photograph: John Moore/Getty Images

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A woman stands with Barack Obama ahead of the inauguration. Ok, it's not really him, just a cardboard cut out. Photograph: Mladen Antonov/AFP/Getty Images

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Rickita Glass and Kelly Grimes show their enthusiasm for Obama. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

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The celebrities arrive, in sunglasses of course. Musicians John Mayer and Katy Perry take their place. Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty Images

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Members of the Marine Corps Band performs in front of the US Capitol to entertain the crowds who are awaiting the inauguration. Photograph: Tannen Maury/EPA

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US Secret Service snipers arrived early this morning to get into position. Photograph: Mike Theiler/Reuters

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Lending a hand. Barack Obama arrives back at the White House with Michelle and his mother-in-law Marian Robinson after attending a church service. Photograph: Chris Kleponis/Reuters

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Senator John Kerry gives a thumbs-up gesture as he arrives at the Capitol building. Photograph: Jim Bourg/Reuters

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People sit on a wall on the National Mall. Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters

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Former presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista arrive. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters

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US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner takes a day off from the financial crisis to watch Barack Obama take the oath of office. Photograph: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images

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The A-listers arrive: Jay-Z and Beyonce. Photograph: Win McNamee/AP

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A wistful look from former Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan? Photograph: Win McNamee/AP

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her husband former President Bill Clinton arrive. Photograph: Win McNamee/EPA

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'Isn't instagram the new cool app?' asks Steny Hoyer, Congressman for Maryland, (left) as he tries to take a photo. Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty Images

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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts (C) arrives on the West Front of the US Capitol one hour before US President Barack Obama is ceremonially sworn in. Photograph: Tannen Maury/EPA

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Thousands of people fill the National Mall. Photograph: Shawn Thew/EPA

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Malia and Sasha arrive at the Capitol building. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty Images

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Sasha, Malia and Michelle Obama arrive for ceremonies. For those interested in the fashion: Michelle is wearing a Thom Browne coat and dress. Malia is wearing a J Crew ensemble. Sasha is wearing a Kate Spade coat and dress. Photograph: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images

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Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, arrives for the start of the ceremonies. Photograph: Re

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The man of the moment makes his entrance. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty Images

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Obama greets guests as he arrives and makes his way to the podium. Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images

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Obama pauses before his big moment. Photograph: Reuters

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Obama greets daughters, Sasha and Malia as he arrives to take his place at the podium. Photograph: John Moore/Getty Images

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Michelle and daughter Malia watch as Barack Obama is greeted by Vice President Joe Biden as he arrives for his swearing-in ceremonies. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters

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Obama is greeted by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton. Photograph: Susan Walsh/AP

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Obama Joe Biden sit during the presidential inauguration. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty Images

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Civil rights activist Myrlie Evers-Williams (C) speaks before Barack Obama is ceremonially sworn. Photograph: Shawn Thew/EPA

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Cold crowds out on the Mall listen as the ceremony begins. Photograph: Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images

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A nice little moment between Michelle and Malia. Photograph: Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP

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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administers the oath of office to President Barack Obama as first lady Michelle Obama holds the bible and daughters Malia and Sasha look on. Photograph: Jim Bourg/Reuters

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Vice President Joe Biden is sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as wife Dr. Jill Biden holds a really big bible. Photograph: Mark Wilson/Getty Images

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Do you think they have just spotted Beyonce? Photograph: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images

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President Barack Obama gives his inauguration address. For details of the speech see our live blog. Photograph: Mark Wilson/Getty Images

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President Barack Obama waves after being sworn in during the public ceremonial inauguration. Photograph: Mark Wilson/Getty Images

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President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address. Photograph: Reuters

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Barack Obama waves to crowds. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty Images

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The Obama family take centre stage. Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images

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US President Barack Obama greets singer Kelly Clarkson as she performs during the inauguration ceremony. Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images

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Spectators react to Obama's speech on the Mall. Photograph: E

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Beyonce performs the national anthem as Barack Obama looks on. Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty Images

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Michelle Obama greets singer Beyonce after she performs the National Anthem. Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images

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Barack Obama and Michelle greet people after the public ceremonial inauguration. Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images

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Catherine Anderson and others enjoy the show. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

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Jay-Z and Beyonce pose for a photo after Beyonce performed the national anthem. Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images

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People cheer as on the National Mall. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

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There will be a brief picture pause while President Obama hosts an inaugural brunch. On the menu is Steamed Lobster with New England Clam Chowder Sauce, Hickory-Grilled Bison with Red Potato Horseradish Cake and Wild Huckleberry Reduction followed by Hudson Valley Apple Pie with Sour Cream Ice Cream. Photograph: Matthew Cavanaugh/EPA

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Barack Obama joins members of Congress for a luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington. Photograph: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP

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Just before lunch Obama signed a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve. Photograph: Pool/Getty Images

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They are still eating. Photograph: Allison Shelley/Getty Images

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Here's to another four years. Photograph: Benjamin Myers/Reuters

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Barack Obama, Michelle, US Vice President Joe Biden his wife Jill Biden and Major General Michael Linnington (centre), review the troops at the Capitol. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images

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Barack Obama walks along a stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue during the parade following the inauguration. Photograph: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images

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Barack and Michelle Obama wave as they walk down Pennsylvania Avenue during the inauguration parade. Photograph: Charles Dharapak/AP

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Poised and ready: the US Army ceremonial band at the start of the parade. Photograph: Joe Klamar/AFP/Getty Images

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U.S. Secret Service agents ride on stepbar on the outside of their vehicle as they follow President Barack Obama as he leaves Capitol Hill. Photograph: Cliff Owen/AP

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A woman covers herself in blanket with the picture of Obama, as she and others leave the Mall after the inaugural ceremonies. Photograph: Chris Usher/EPA

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The Army's Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps walks down Pennsylvania Avenue during the parade. Photograph: Charlie Neibergall/AP

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Are the Obamas about to show us some dance moves they prepared earlier? Photograph: Joe Klamar/AFP/Getty Images

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Spectators watch Barack Obama go by during the inaugural parade. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters

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Fans from afar: Khongorzul Battsengel, left, and Ariunbolor Davaatsogt both from Mongolia, take a picture of themselves as they wait for President Barack Obama on Pennsylvania Avenue. Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP

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Barack Obama walks down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House during the inaugural parade. Photograph: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA

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People stand on barricades near the White House while trying to catch a glimpse of the President's parade. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images

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President Barack Obama blows a kiss as he and first lady Michelle Obama walk on Pennsylvania Avenue. Photograph: Charles Dharapak/AP

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The 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade rolls down Pennsylvania Avenue from Capitol Hill. Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP

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Who has Vice President Joe Biden spotted in the crowds as he walks the parade route with his wife Jill? Photograph: Mark Wilson/Getty Images

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An AFP camera is pointed at the Reviewing Stand on Pennsylvania Avenue during the inauguration Parade. Photograph: Joe Klamar/AFP/Getty Images

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave as they walk down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington during the Inaugural Parade. Photograph: Doug Mills/AP

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Dancers pass by in front of the White House on during the parade following Obama's second inauguration as the 44th US president in Washington, DC. Photograph: Yuri Gripas/AFP/Getty Images

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The inaugural parade for President Barack Obama makes its way down Pennsylvania Avenue. Photograph: Pete Marovich/EPA

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Spectators wave to President Barack Obama as the inaugural parade moves down Pennsylvainia Avenue. Photograph: Pete Marovich/EPA

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Photographers take pictures of the US President Barack Obama's walk along Pennsylvania Avenue during the inaugural parade Photograph: Mladen Antonov/AFP/Getty Images

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The Lesbian And Gay Band Association march as the presidential inaugural parade winds through the nation's capital in Washington, DC. Photograph: Mark Wilson/Getty Images

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(L-R) Malia Obama, First lady Michelle Obama and U.S. President Barack Obama watch from the reviewing stand as the presidential inaugural parade winds through the nation's capital. Photograph: Mark Wilson/Getty Images

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Palmview High School Mariachi and Folkloric Group from Texas, dance down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House. Photograph: Charlie Neibergall/AP

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Members of the Marine Corps march in President Barack Obama's inaugural parade in Washington. Photograph: Jose Luis Magana/AP

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Mounted members of the military ride horses at the presidential inaugural parade in Washington D.C. Photograph: Mark Wilson/Getty Images

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People line the parade route during the inaugural parade in Washington. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters

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A military marching band passes near the White House as the presidential inaugural parade winds through the nation's capital in Washington, DC. Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images

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Pearl River Community College Marching Band, in Mississippi, move down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House in Washington. Photograph: Charlie Neibergall/AP

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