U.S. President Barack Obama (R) kisses first lady Michelle Obama on the reviewing stand as the presidential inaugural parade winds through the nation’s capital January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was ceremonially sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
From Sunday’s private swearing in to today’s public ceremonies, parade, and inaugural balls The Cycle staff put together their favorite photos of the day.
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President Barack Obama hugs daughter Malia as first lady Michelle Obama and daughter Malia watch after Obama was officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts, not pictured, in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington
First lady Michelle Obama smiles as she walks to the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21,2013, for the President Barack Obama’s ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration.
Singer Kelly Clarkson performs at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration
Beyonce sings the National Anthem at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration
President Obama takes the oath of office at the official swearing-in ceremony in the Blue Room of the White House Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013.
President Barack Obama is officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. Next to Obama are first lady Michelle Obama, holding the Robinson Family Bible, and daughters Malia and Sasha.
President Barack Obama, surrounded by Congressional leaders, signs a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, following his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration.
President Barack Obama delivers his Inaugural address at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington.
President Barack Obama receives the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts as first lady Michelle Obama (L-R) and his daughters Malia and Sasha listen at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) clap during the presidential inauguration on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Ewin McNamee/AFP/Getty Images)
U.S. President Barack Obama kisses first lady Michelle Obama after being officially sworn-in in the Blue Room of the White House during the 57th Presidential Inauguration January 20, 2013 in Washington, D.C. Obama and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden were officially sworn in a day before the ceremonial inaugural swearing-in. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski-Pool/Getty Images)
US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama review troops before departing from the US Capitol after the 57th Presidential Inauguration ceremonial swearing-in on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
President and Michelle Obama wave to onlookers as the presidential inaugural parade winds through the nation’s capital January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walk along Pennsylvania Avenue during the parade after the second inauguration. (Photo by MLADEN ANTONOV/AFP/Getty Images)
Malia and Sasha Obama look on from the presidential box. (Photo by AP/Gerald Herbert)
The girls clap as Michelle Obama gives the shaka hand sign from the reviewing stand as the parade winds through the nation’s capital.(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walk along Pennsylvania Avenue during the parade following Obama’s second inauguration as the 44th US president on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images)
US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walk along Pennsylvania Avenue during the parade following Obama’s second inauguration as the 44th US president on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)
US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walk along Pennsylvania Avenue during the parade following Obama’s second inauguration as the 44th US president on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images)
People attend the public ceremonial swearing-in ceremony for President Barack Obama as they stand on the National Mall during the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. The President was sworn in for second term. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk the inaugural parade route down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (Photo by Charlie Neibergall/AP)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk the inaugural parade route walk down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. Thousands marched during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade after the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama. (Photo by Gerald Herbert/AP)
U.S. President Barack Obama gives his inauguration address during the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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 U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
U.S. President Barack Obama gives his inauguration address during the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden clap during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
President Barack Obama greets Vice President Joe Biden at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (Photo by Carolyn Kaster/AP)
President Barack Obama is greeted by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton for his ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (Photo by Susan Walsh/AP)
Sasha and Malia Obama arrive at the ceremonial swearing-in of their father President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (Photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP)
President Barack Obama arrives at the ceremonial swearing-in at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (Photo by Evan Vucci/AP Pool)
US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington
