PHOTOS: Maryland inauguration ceremony as Wes Moore becomes state’s first Black governor

Wes Moore was sworn-in Wednesday, during a historic inauguration at the state capitol in Annapolis that saw him become Maryland’s first Black governor.

See photos of the ceremony below.

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore arrives with his wife, Dawn, to his inauguration, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

El gobernador de Maryland Wes Moore y su hijo James recitan el juramento de lealtad y servicio a la bandera de Estados Unidos durante la ceremonia de juramentación de Moore, el miércoles 18 de enero de 2023 en Annapolis, Maryland. (AP Foto/Julia Nikhinson)

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and son, James, say the Pledge of Allegiance during Moore’s inauguration, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

El gobernador de Maryland Wes Moore y su hijo James recitan el juramento de lealtad y servicio a la bandera de Estados Unidos durante la ceremonia de juramentación de Moore, el miércoles 18 de enero de 2023 en Annapolis, Maryland. (AP Foto/Julia Nikhinson)

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Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller hugs Maryland Gov. Wes Moore during their inauguration, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and wife, Dawn, embrace after Moore was sworn in as governor, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore whispers to wife, Dawn, during his inauguration, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Chelsea Clinton and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley look on as Gov. Wes Moore and Oprah Winfrey hug after Moore is sworn in as the 63rd governor of the state of Maryland, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Chelsea Clinton and former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley look on as Gov. Wes Moore and Oprah Winfrey hug after Moore is sworn in as the 63rd governor of the state of Maryland, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Gov. Wes Moore delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 63rd governor of the state of Maryland, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Wes Moore is sworn in as the 63rd governor of the state of Maryland by Maryland Supreme Court Chief Justice Matthew Fader, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Wes Moore is sworn in as the 63rd governor of the state of Maryland in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Maryland Supreme Court Chief Justice Matthew Fader administers the oath. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, Pool)

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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan exits his car outside the State House prior to Gov.-elect Wes Moore’s inauguration in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan exits his car outside the State House prior to Gov.-elect Wes Moore's inauguration in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Maryland Gov.-Elect Wes Moore and his family meet with Oprah Winfrey at Government House prior to his inauguration in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore celebrates after being sworn in as the 63rd governor of the state of Maryland in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, Pool)

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Wes Moore is sworn in as the 63rd governor of the state of Maryland in Annapolis, Md., Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Maryland supreme court chief justice Matthew Fader administers the oath. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, Pool)

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Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore leads a march to the State House prior to his inauguration in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore, center, leads a march to the State House prior to his inauguration in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

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Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore leads a march to the State House prior to his inauguration in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

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Gov.-elect Wes Moore walks from the Annapolis City Dock to the statehouse ahead of his inauguration, Jan. 18, 2023. He is accompanied by his wife, Dawn Flythe Moore, and his two children. Lt. Gov-elect Aruna Miller and her family are seen behind Moore. (WTOP/John Domen)

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Gov.-elect Wes Moore and his family embrace ahead of his inauguration Jan. 18, 2023. (WTOP/John Domen)

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Gov.-elect Wes Moore and his family embrace ahead of his inauguration Jan. 18, 2023. (WTOP/John Domen)

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Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore and Lt. Gov.-elect Aruna Miller, and their spouses, at a ceremony at the Kunta Kinte Alex Haley Memorial in Annapolis ahead of the inauguration ceremonies Jan. 18, 2023. (WTOP/John Domen)