Inauguration 2013
Obama: 'America's possibilities are limitless'
In his inaugural address, President Obama noted the country's continuing economic struggles and said that America can't succeed when only a few at the top do well. The country's prosperity must rest on a rising middle class. Full Story
Presidents and God
When it comes to celebrating the start of a
president's term, God has played a role in nearly
every inauguration since George Washington. Full Story
The Inaugural Balls
Photos from the 2013 Inaugural Balls. Full Story
Inauguration Day by the numbers
Here's a breakdown of
Inauguration Day by the numbers.
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Images of the 2013 inauguration
Photos of President Barack Obama's second
inauguration from the ceremonial swearing-in to the frosty crowds. Full Story
Teen performer at inaugural events fatally shot
Teen girl who performed at president's inaugural events fatally shot on Chicago's South Side
After Beyonce, a question: Can reality compete?
Question of whether Beyonce lip synced national anthem raises another: Can reality compete?
Obama presses liberal agenda as he starts 2nd term
Turning left: From climate change to women in combat, a liberal tilt for Obama in second term
Seen and heard at Sundance
Seen and heard at the Sundance Film Festival
Mrs. Obama has bangs: Let the analyzing begin
The first lady has bangs, and everyone's got an opinion and a theory
Nielsen: 20.6 million watched inauguration
Nielsen: 20.6 million watched inauguration, viewership sharply down from 2009
Gay activists laud Obama speech, now want action
Gay-rights activists praise Obama speech as historic, now urge concrete follow-up actions
Biden's recent moves stoking chatter about 2016
Biden's recent meetings with Democrats stoking chatter about possible 2016 White House bid
Tree-climbing anti-abortion activist banned from D.C.
A California man has been banned from D.C. after climbing a 40-foot tree on Inauguration Day and yelling his way through the ceremony.
Obama fetes staffers at final inaugural ball
Obama tells staffers they represent America's deepest hopes at final inaugural ball
AP Photos: Celebrities turn out for inauguration
AP Photos: Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson, Katy Perry and more at inauguration
Al Green: Turned down 'Together' time with Obamas
Al Green: Scheduling meant no 'Together' time with Obamas at inaugural balls
Did or didn't she? Beyonce questioned on lip sync
Did she or didn't she? Beyonce questioned about lip syncing national anthem at inauguration
Obama's lofty inaugural ideals run into reality
Obama's lofty inaugural ideals on climate change, gay rights run into reality
Biden meets with Democrats, stoking 2016 chatter
Biden meets privately with Democratic delegates, stoking chatter about potential 2016 run
Sources: Beyonce lip synced 'Star-Spangled Banner'
Now that the pomp and circumstance of Inauguration Day has passed, the nation is left to wonder: Did Beyonce lip sync the National Anthem?
THE RESET: Obama now must move on 2nd-term agenda
THE RESET: Pushing 2nd term agenda will be thorny for Obama despite calls for coming together
Obama's 2nd term brings teens, new first lady agenda
Jodi Kantor, New York Times correspondent and author of "The Obamas"
Obamas, Bidens attend Cathedral prayer service
Obamas, Bidens attend post-inaugural prayer service at Washington National Cathedral
Beyonce's 'Star Spangled Banner' inaugural sound check
Recorded by Megan Cloherty Sunday at 10 p.m. at the Capitol




