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The first inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States took place on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at the West Front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The 56th inauguration, which set a record attendance for any event held in the city, marked the commencement of the first term of Barack Obama as president ...
- January 20, 2009; 14 years ago
Jan 2, 2018 · Learn about the first African American president's inauguration on January 20, 2009, amid the Great Recession and a record crowd of 1.8 million people. Read his inaugural address, see photos and watch a video of his historic moment.
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Jan 21, 2009 · Inaugural Address. By President Barack Hussein Obama. My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you've bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation -- (applause) -- as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown ...
Jan 20, 2009 · Full transcript of the inaugural remarks of President Barack Obama at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States on Jan. 20 ...
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Jan 20, 2009 · Barack Hussein Obama was sworn in Jan. 20, 2009, as the 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African-American to hold the nation's highest office. An enthusiastic crowd braved ...
Jan 20, 2012 · A look back at President Obama's inaugural address. On this day in 2009, Barack Obama was sworn into office as the 44th President of the United States. Watch him take the oath and deliver his inaugural address below, and read the full transcript here. At 12:01 that day, the very first post on the White House blog went up.