A Look Back at the 2009 Inauguration Ceremony

Obama's big moment, memorable guests, plus more.

Steven Spielberg: December 18 - The iconic director and multiple-Oscar winner turns 67. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
One for the History Books - Boxing promoter Don King makes a patriotic fashion statement at the ceremony. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Witnessing History - Sean "Diddy" Combs and Denzel Washington give Obama their undivided attention. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Thumbs Up! - Former president Bill Clinton and then Secretary of State designate Hillary Clinton await Obama's speech. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)A Mighty Oath - Joined by wife Michelle and daughters Sasha and Malia, Obama takes the oath of office as the 44th president of the United States, becoming the nation's first Black president. (Photo: REUTERS/Chuck Kennedy/Pool)

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One for the History Books - Boxing promoter Don King makes a patriotic fashion statement at the ceremony. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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