Obama Inauguration

Obama Inauguration The countdown begins…………

Obama Inauguration

Obama Inauguration President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. waved from the back of a private rail car called the Georgia 300, built in 1939, which has carried former Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton.

Obama Inauguration A Whistle-Stop Trip to Washington

Vice President-elect Joseph Biden, his wife Jill Biden, President-elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama prepare to leave the station after boarding a train Jan. 17, 2009 in Wilmington, Delaware.

Obama Inauguration Baltimore Whistle Stop Tour Event

Obama Inauguration “ What is required is the same perseverance and idealism that our founders displayed,” Mr. Obama said.

Obama Inauguration "We have heard your stories on the campaign trail," Mr. Obama told the crowd in Wilmington. "We've been touched by your dreams."

President-elect Barack Obama and wife, Michelle, arrive at the "We Are One" concert at the Lincoln Memorial

President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. and their families took in the concert at the Lincoln Memorial.

The president-elect and vice president-elect and their wives waved to the crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Bruce Springsteen performed "The Rising"

Shakira, Stevie Wonder and Usher performed "Higher Ground."

Bono thanked Mr. Obama for putting “City of Blinding Lights” on his campaign soundtrack.

Beyoncé sang "America the Beautiful."

Jon Bon Jovi and Bettye LaVette also performed.

Obama enjoying the concert

"As I prepare to assume the presidency, yours are the voices I will take with me every day I walk into that Oval Office," Mr. Obama said.

Obama Inauguration 2 million to show up to see Obama being sworn in………..

Obama, Obama, Obama …..

Obama Inauguration Man of the moment…Barack Obama!

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