Obama's swearing-in ceremony

Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office as the 44th President of the United States as he is sworn in by US Chief Justice John Roberts with his wife Michelle by his side during the inauguration ceremony in Washington. (Reuters/Jim Young) Read More

President Barack Obama, (l), shakes hands with Chief Justice John Roberts after taking the oath of office at the US.Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. At right rear is first lady Michelle Obama. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Read More

President Barack Obama shakes hands with Chief Justice John Roberts after taking the oath of office at the US Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. At right rear is first lady Michelle Obama. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Read More

President elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle depart Blair House for private church services before the inauguration ceremony in Washington. (Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)Read More

U.S. President George W. Bush (R) kisses Michelle Obama on the North Portico of the White House in Washington January 20, 2009. (Reuters/Larry Downing)Read More