Photos: Haitian President Michel Martelly’s Inauguration
The musician was sworn in Saturday as Haiti’s new president.
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A New Leader - On Saturday, Michel Martelly, a popular singer perhaps better known by most Haitians as “Sweet Mickey,” was sworn in as the nation’s new president. In March he defeated the nation’s former first lady Mirlande Manigat in a runoff election with over 67 percent of the vote.(Photo: AP Photo/Jean Jacques Augustin)
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Swearing-In Ceremony - Outgoing President Rene Preval (second left) and his wife sit next to the incoming leader and his wife during the ceremony.(Photo: AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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President Bill Clinton - Former President and current U.N. Special Envoy for Haiti Bill Clinton speaks with U.S. Ambassador to Haiti Kenneth H. Merten during the swearing-in ceremony.(Photo: AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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The First Family - Here, Martelly stands with his wife, Sophia, and their four children as the Haitian national anthem is played during the inauguration ceremony in Port-au-Prince.(Photo: AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
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Supporters - A crowd listens to speakers during the presidential inauguration ceremony outside of the National Palace.(Photo: AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
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