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    Barack Obama Sworn In as United States President

    On a cold and sunny day in Washington, Barack Obama takes the oath of office as the 44th president of the United States. "America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity," he says in his inaugural speech.

  • Barack Obama (AP Images)

    Inauguration Marks Continuity of Democracy

    The orderly transfer of power from one president to the next is a hallmark of U.S. democracy. The transfer occurs when the incoming president takes the Oath of Office on January 20. America.gov looks at the inauguration of Barack Obama as 44th president of the United States.

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    Poet Writes Inaugural “Praise Song for the Day”

    Elizabeth Alexander is only the fourth poet asked to write a poem and read it at a presidential inauguration. Alexander, a professor at Yale University, followed President Obama's speech and echoed his themes of responsibility and the sacrifices that made the day possible.

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