Obama Takes Office

Obama Takes Office

Updated: August 12, 2010

Visit this page for information on Obama's Inauguration, including the ceremony, history, the day's agenda, and video of the swearing-in.

2009 Inauguration

President-Elect Barack Obama was sworn in on January 20, 2009 a little after noon on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, in this formal ceremony marking the beginning of his presidency.

Check out the links below for full coverage of the inauguration, including video of the oath of office and speech, news stories about the big day, and extras including the full agenda, and a crossword puzzle with an inauguration theme.

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President Obama is Sworn In

Watch the oath of office and Obama's first speech as President.

 
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Inaugural Calendar

Follow the traditional order of inaugural events. Find out how the new administration will be honoroed on January 20, 2009 and learn a brief history about U.S. inaugurations.

 
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2009 Inauguration Crossword

Test your inauguration knowledge with our crossword based on this year's big event.

 
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