На расположенный в центре Вашингтона Национальный молл съехались люди со всех концов страны; многие – с детьми. С самого раннего утра гости американской столицы устремились к Капитолию. По данным пресс-службы Вашингтонского метрополитена, к десяти часам утра число пассажиров составило не менее двухсот шестидесяти шести тысяч человек. Многие приехали в столицу США на автомобилях и добрались до Капитолия пешком. Наконец, примерно в без десяти минут двенадцать, Барак Обама принял Президентскую присягу. Руководил церемонией глава Верховного суда Джон Робертс. Приняв присягу, президент произнес речь, в которой, в частности, сказал: «Всякий раз, когда мы собираемся на церемонию инаугурации президента, мы вновь убеждаемся в могуществе нашей Конституции. Мы помним, что единой нацией мы стали не благодаря цвету кожи, вероисповеданию или происхождению. Мы – уникальная нация; американцами нас делает наша приверженность идее, сформулированной в Декларации независимости более двух столетий назад»
Инаугурация-2013: как это было

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U.S. President Barack Obama arrives for inauguration ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013

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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is followed by Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia as they arrive for the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013

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Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrive for the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013

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U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden (L) departs the White House with Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) in Washington January 21, 2013

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Recording artists Beyonce (R) and Jay-Z arrive ahead of the swearing-in ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013

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President Barack Obama arrives at his second inauguration at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington January 21, 2013

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Sasha Obama, (L), Malia Obama and Michelle Obama (R) talk ahead of the swearing-in ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama on the West front of the U.S Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013

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U.S. President Barack Obama is seen during his second presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington

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Vice President Joe Biden (L) takes the oath from Supreme Court of the US Justice Sonya Sotomayor (2nd L) as Biden's wife Dr. Jill Biden holds the bible during swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013

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U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (2nd from R) administers the oath of office to U.S. President Barack Obama (L) as first lady Michelle Obama (C) and daughters Malia and Sasha (R) look on during ceremonies on the West front of the U.S Capitol

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U.S. President Barack Obama recites his oath of office as first lady Michelle Obama looks on during swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013

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Pastora Munroe reacts as President Barack Obama takes the oath of office while black and Latino activists watch in Gardena, California, January 21, 2013

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U.S. President Barack Obama (L) is kissed by first lady Michelle Obama after being sworn in by Supreme Court Justice John Roberts during inauguration ceremonies in Washington, January 21, 2013. Sasha and Malia Obama applaud at right.

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U.S. first lady Michelle Obama applauds and daughter Malia (L) looks on as U.S. President Barack Obama prepares to speak after he took the oath of office during swearing-in ceremonies on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013

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U.S. President Barack Obama (R) takes the oath from U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts (L) as Obama's family looks on during swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013

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U.S. President Barack Obama (C) delivers his inaugural address during inauguration ceremonies in Washington, January 21, 2013

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U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013

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U.S. President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address during inauguration ceremonies in Washington, January 21, 2013

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U.S. President Barack Obama waves during ceremonial swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013

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A woman smiles on the National Mall during the ceremonial swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013

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U.S. President Barack Obama (R) is sworn in by Supreme Court Justice John Roberts (L), as first lady Michelle Obama and her daughters, Sasha and Malia, look on during inauguration ceremonies in Washington, January 21, 2013

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U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (2nd from R, front) administers the oath of office to U.S. President Barack Obama as first lady Michelle Obama (C, front) and daughters Malia and Sasha (R, front)

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First lady Michelle Obama walks through the crypt on her way to watch her husband, President Barack Obama, get sworn-in for a second term by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts during his public inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Building

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U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (R, front) administers the oath of office to U.S. President Barack Obama (L, front) during ceremonies on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013

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A woman listens on the National Mall during the 57th inauguration ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden on the West front of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington January 21, 2013

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Spectators react on the National Mall during the 57th inauguration ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden on the West front of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington January 21, 2013

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U.S. President Barack Obama greets people as he exits following the ceremonial swearing-in at the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013

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People cheer on the National Mall during the ceremonial swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 21, 2013

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Kelly Clarkson sings "My Country 'Tis of Thee" during swearing-in ceremonies for U.S. President Barack Obama on the West front of the U.S Capitol in Washington, January 21, 2013

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Beyonce sings the National Anthem during inauguration ceremonies held for U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, January 21, 2013