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Finishing touches are put in place before the sun rises.
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The sun slowly rises over the Capitol.
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People file into the Washington Mall.
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People (and their flags) waited overnight to get a spot.
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An estimated 1 million people would watch Obama's second inauguration in person.
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San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro is the first to his seat.
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The president makes his way to Capitol Hill.
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The president arrives at the Capitol.
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Obama signs the inauguration proclamation.
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Signed, sealed, and delivered.
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America's First Daughters arrive.
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Jay-Z and Beyonce follow.
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Hillary and Bill greet Barack.
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Myrlie Evers-Williams, the wife of a fallen civil rights leader, delivers the invocation.
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Obama takes in the moment.
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Obama and Biden shake hands.
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Vice President Joe Biden is sworn in again.
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As is President Obama.
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The crowd waves flags from the National Mall.
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The president delivers his inaugural address.
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"Today we continue a never-ending journey, to bridge the meaning of those words with the realities of our time."
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Obama calls for action on climate change, gay rights, and gun violence.
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Before a crowd of 1 million people.
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Beyonce sings the national anthem.
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The dignitaries begin to file out.
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The president stops to take one last look at the assembled crowds.
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And continues on his way.
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The Obamas and the Bidens.
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The president and First Lady leave for the Inaugural Parade.
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They wave to spectators along Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden join them on the parade route.
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Were you the person Biden gave a thumbs-up to?
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The First Couple show affection in the stands as they watch the parade.
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Michelle almost broke Twitter when she walked out in Jason Wu at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball
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The First Couple dance to "Let's Stay Together."