Monday, 21 January 2013

Obama Is President For A Second Term!

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.

It was a crowd of supporters and spectators who thronged out in their thousands to witness the public oath taking on the steps of the US Capitol, as President Barack Obama marks the beginning of his second term.

Hundreds of thousands of spectators converged on Washington to witness the ceremonial swearing-in, and to listen live as Mr Obama delivered his inaugural address.

US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath as the 44th president placed his hand on two Bibles - one used by President Abraham Lincoln at his first inauguration and one used by civil rights leader Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

After taking the oath, Mr Obama used his speech to call for a divided nation to come together to right the nation's course, following a bitterly partisan election and lame-duck session of Congress.

"Now more than ever we should do this as one nation," he said, adding that Americans are made for this moment and can succeed "so long as we seize it together".

R&B diva Beyounce delivered the national anthem to the appreciative cheers of the crowd, and the general atmosphere of jubilation could be seen even on the faces of celebrities like Jay Z, Kelly Clarkson, John Mayer and Katy Perry.

Bill and Hilary Clinton graced the occasion with their presence and smiles too.

If you recall, Obama had earlier on Sunday been sworn in during a small ceremony at the White House.



Obama pauses before his big moment.

Just before lunch Obama signed a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve.

Beyonce performs the national anthem as Barack Obama looks on.

President Barack Obama gives his inauguration address. For details of the speech see our live blog.

Obama greets guests as he arrives and makes his way to the podium.

The man of the moment makes his entrance.

The Obama family take centre stage.

Jay-Z and Beyonce pose for a photo after Beyonce performed the national anthem.

Barack Obama and Michelle greet people after the public ceremonial inauguration.

Michelle Obama greets singer Beyonce after she performs the National Anthem.

People cheer as on the National Mall.

Michelle and daughter Sasha watch as Barack Obama is greeted by Vice President Joe Biden as he arrives for his swearing-in ceremonies.

Obama is greeted by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton.

Barack Obama waves to crowds.

Jay-Z and Beyonce pose for a photo after Beyonce performed the national anthem.

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