Thursday, 22 January 2009

US President Barack Obama Inauguration - 20th January, 2009

Barack Obama has been sworn in as the 44th US president...


US President Barack Obama walks from the White House holding his daughter Sashas hand followed by First Lady Michelle Obama and Malia on their way to watch the Inaugural Parade from the reviewing stand in front of The White House.


Barack Obama is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 44th president of the United States on the West Front of the Capitol as his wife Michelle looks on.


U.S President Barack Obama gives his inaugural address during his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington.


Hundreds of thousands of people gather on the Washington Mall to watch history being made.


Obama became the first African-American to be elected to the office of president in the history of the United States.


Barack Obama signs his first act as president, a proclamation, after being sworn in as the 44th President of the United States during the inauguration ceremony in Washington.


U.S. President Barack Obama walks with his wife Michelle as they depart the U.S Capitol Building after Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States during the inauguration ceremony in Washington.


U.S. President Barack Obama walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama during the Western States Inaugural Ball in Washington.


U.S. President Barack Obama the newly sworn-in 44th President of the United States, with first lady Michelle at the Commander-in-Chief Ball in Washington.

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6 comments:

Shelia said...

It was all so absolutely spirit lifting and beautiful. I can't even describe how wonderful it feels to have a man who has a positive vision at this country's helm.

Maureen said...

Hi Sheila...I'm also deeply touched I have witness this magnificent day, in my lifetime. I wish him & his family all the success for the future on the difficult journey ahead.

Thanks for your comment, greatly appreciated...

Birdy Official said...

May he prove good for America and the whole world, particularly for peace.

Maureen said...

Hi Birdy...My sentiment exactly...

lunaticg said...

Hi!
wish he can help to make this world a better place.
See you around.

Maureen said...

Lunaticg...Likewise...

Take care...

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