Images: The 'real' Obama moment
President Barack Obama’s inauguration brought out a festive crowd of flag-wavers who filled the National Mall to overflowing numbers, hailed his moment with cheers. Some of the best images from Obama’s inauguration ceremony.
)
People attend the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the US Capitol. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Crowds stand on the mall during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the US Capitol. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama cheer as bands march past the presidential box near the White House. Gerald Herbert/AP
: U.S. President Barack Obama greets singer Beyonce after she performs the National Anthem during the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the US Capitol. Win McNamee/ Getty Images
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former president Bill Clinton look on during the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the US Capitol. Win McNamee/Getty Images
President Barack Obama kisses his wife Michelle after the ceremonial swearing-in at the US Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington. Paul Sancya/AP
President Barack Obama, second from left, accompanied by, from left, first lady Michelle Obama, Army Maj Gen Michael J Linnington, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr Jill Biden watch during the Presidential review of the troops on the east side of the Capitol in Washington. CJ Gunther/AP
Find us on YouTube
 "This Week in Explainers: Why South Korea's incentives to women to have babies isn't working")
 "Vantage | Will Michelle Obama shake up the democratic ballot?")
 "From Clinton scandal to modelling stint: The reinvention of Monica Lewinsky")
 "US wants Michelle Obama as president. What makes her so popular?")