Presidential Inauguration

The Presidential Inauguration for the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama set an attendance record for any event held in Washington, D.C. At least two million people attended the inauguration of the first African American president.

District of Columbia Metropolitan Police officer, Jerry Reyes stands on a planter on 18th Street to direct some of the two million people who attended the Inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. Photo by Matt McClain
   
Shouting extra, a vendor sells early editions of the Washington Post after the Inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. Photo by Matt McClain
   
Molly Fay of Colorado's Mullen High stands near the Washington Monument prior to the swearing in ceremony during Barack Obama's inauguration as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, DC. Photo by Matt McClain
     
  
Devione Beasley, 13, of Atlanta is held by his father, Demaral Beasley as he embraces his wife, Bianca Ramsey as Barack Obama takes the stand for his swearing in ceremony in Washington, D.C. Photo by Matt McClain
   
A handful of people climb trees along the National Mall tot get a better view of the swearing in ceremony. Photo by Matt McClain
  
Members of the Virginia Tech cadet marching band rehearse next to the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Photo by Matt McClain
     
  
Dana Zamot cries during Barack Obama's inaugural address as the 44th President of the United States. Photo by Matt McClain
   
Tiyonna Stewart, 13, is embraced by her mother, Dee Stewart, and brothers, Justice Stewart, 11, bottom center, and Isiah Stewart, 9, as they take part with thousands of people at the Lincoln Memorial for the We Are One concert that featured an address by Barack Obama. Photo by Matt McClain
   
Jenikwa Henry, 18, left to right, Jasmin Eales, 17, and Aaron Wolff, 24, dance to music as thousands of people turned out at the Lincoln Memorial for the We Are One concert that featured an address by Barack Obama. Photo by Matt McClain
     
  
Sharon Thomas holds a Barack Obama flag as she watches the swearing in ceremony on the mall in downtown Washington, D.C. Photo by Matt McClain