A Look Back at the 2009 Inauguration Ceremony

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

Doting Dad - Obama gets the sign of approval from daughter Malia. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Biden Takes His Oath - Vice President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in on Jan. 20, 2009. (Photo: Chuck Kennedy-Pool/Getty Images)
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A Little Magic for the Occasion - NBA legend Magic Johnson at the inauguration ceremony.  (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)Ready for Action - Oprah Winfrey takes in the sights during the ceremony. The media mogul was one of Obama’s biggest surrogates during his run for office. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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Biden Takes His Oath - Vice President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in on Jan. 20, 2009. (Photo: Chuck Kennedy-Pool/Getty Images)

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