[NATL] The Inauguration of President Barack Obama

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Parade and Ceremonial Swearing-in Held January 21, 2013

Presidential Inaugurations Then and Now

On Jan. 21, 2013, President Barack Obama will be sworn in for his second term as president of the United States. Presidential inaugurations can be traced back to George Washington when he took the oath of office on April 30, 1789. Much has changed since then. Click to see photos of inauguration ceremonies and its celebrations through the years.

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Presidential Inaugurations Then and Now

On Jan. 21, 2013, President Barack Obama will be inaugurated for his second term as president of the United States. Presidential inaugurations can be traced back to George Washington when he took the oath of office on April 30, 1789. Much has changed since then. Click to see photos of inauguration ceremonies and its celebrations through the years.

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