Inaugural Gallery

The Georgia 300, a restored vintage Pullman car the Obamas and Bidens rode into Washington, D.C.

President-Elect Barack Obama & his daughter Malia at the Philadelphia rally preceding his trip to Washington, D.C. for the Inauguration.

Michelle & Sasha Obama at the Philadelphia rally preceding their whistlestop trip to Washington, D.C.

Slow roll through Claymont, Delaware. New York Times photo.

The President-Elect & his wife talk with "ordinary Americans" they invited along for the ride.

Joe Biden greets Barack Obama at the Wilmington, Delaware train station.

President-Elect Barack Obama speaks in Wilmington, Delaware, on the whistlestop trip to the capital. New York Times phot.

First Lady-in-Waiting Michelle Obama celebrates her birthday with her daughters on the whistlestop trip to Washington, D.C. Chicago Tribune photo.

The Bidens and Obamas on the rear platform as the train pulls out of the Wilmington station.

President-Elect Obama chats with guests on the train from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. AFP photo.

The Obamas & Bidens at the War Memorial Plaza in Baltimore. Reuters photo.

Obamas & Bidens in Balto. Balto Sun photo.

A large crowd comes out in Balitimore to see the President- & Vice President-Elect & their wives along the whistlestop route. Reuters photo.

End of the line. The train arrives in Union Station, Washington, D.C.

Vice President-Elect Joe Biden with family & Father Mark Horak after attending mass at Holy Trinity Church in Georgetown. AP photo.

The Obama family at the 19th Street Baptist Church.

The Obamas & Bidens honor the war dead at Arlington National Cemetery.

People gathered at the Lincoln Memorial for the concert celebrating the inauguration.

The crowds gather for the We Are One concert. Getty image.

The Rev. Gene Robinson delivers the invocation. Getty image.

The Bidens & Obamas greet the We Are One crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Getty image.

The Obamas at the We Are One concert. Getty image.

President-Elect Obama speaks during the Lincoln Memorial concert. AP photo.

Sasha & Malia Obama at the Lincoln Memorial We Are One concert. Reuters photo.

Beyonce Knowles performs at the Lincoln Center inaugural concert. Getty image.

Sheryl Crow, Will.I.Am and (not pictured) Herbie Hancock perform Bob Marley's "One Love" at the Lincoln Memorial concert.

The Bidens & Obamas watch the We Are One concert.

Shakira, Stevie Wonder & Usher perform Bob Marley's "Higher Ground" at the We Are One concert. Getty image.

John Legend, James Taylor & Jennifer Nettles sing Taylor's "Shower the People" at the We Are One concert. Getty image.

Garth Brooks was a surprising star of the show singing two serious audience participation classics, "American Pie" & "Shout." Getty image.

Two legends, different eras. Pete Seeger & Bruce Springstein sing Woody Guthrie's classic "This Land Is Your Land." Getty image.

President-Elect Obama greets performers after the concert. Here is talking with Shakira. Getty image.

President-Elect Obama helps renovate a boy's dorm at a Washington, D.C., area shelter. New York Times photo.

Michelle Obama & Jill Biden help put together supplies for the troops on the National Day of Service.

Vice President-Elect Joe Biden works on a Habitat for Humanity home on Martin Luther King National Day of Service. Reuters photo.

The inaugural stand is set up in front of the Capitol building. Getty image.

Michelle Obama hosts a "Kids' Inaugural: We Are the Future" concert on Inaugural Eve.... Getty image.

Mrs. Robinson, Malia & Sasha at the "Kids' Inaugural."

...while President-Elect Obama & his speechwriters work on his inaugural speech.

President-Elect & Mrs. Obama arrive for morning prayer services at St. John's Episcopal Church near the White House.

The Beast. The President-Elect's armored car in which he traveled to the inauguration ceremony. U.S. Secret Service photo.

The Bushes greet the Obamas at the White House portico.

Why We Elected Barack Obama. At a coffee hosted by President Bush & the First Lady, President-Elect Obama stops to chat with a server. Time photo.

Inside the White House, the Presiden-Elect adjusts his tie before the inaugural ceremony begins.

The crowd on the Mall for the Inauguration. AP photo.

Another shot of the crowd on the Mall. New York Times photo.

Michelle Obama's mother, Marian Robinson arrives at the inaugural grandstand with the Obamas' children Malia and Sasha.

Former President Bill Clinton & Senator Hillary Clinton attend the inauguration. Getty image.

President Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter arriving on the inaugural platform.

Michelle Obama & Jill Biden arrive at the platform for the swearing-in ceremonies. AP photo.

That Hat! Aretha Franklin performs at the inaugural ceremony. New York Times photo.

Sasha Obama moments before the inauguration. AP photo.

Joe Biden takes the oath of office of the Vice President as Dr. Jill Biden holds the Bible. Getty image.

Barack Obama takes the oath of office.

Barack Obama takes the oath of office of President on the Lincoln Bible, which Michelle Obama holds. Getty image.

Barack Obama takes the oath of office. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts administers the oath. Michelle Obama holds the Lincoln Bible.

President Obama delivers his inaugural address. Getty image.

Inauguration Day. An intimate moment, but never alone.

President Obama is applauded by members of Congress in the President's Room after signing his first act as President, a proclamation designating today a "National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation." Reuters picture.

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, along with their wives Michelle & Jill, review the troops.

The Obamas see the Bushes off. Los Angeles Times photo.

They love a parade.

Despite frigid weather, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama get out of their limousine to walk the parade route.

Vice President Joe & Dr. Jill Biden walk the parade route. AP photo.

Sasha & Malia Obama watch the inaugural parade.

Beyonce Knowles sings to the First Couple as they dance their first dance of the evening at an inaugural ball. New York Times photo.

Vice President Joe & Dr. Jill Biden at an inaugural ball.

Between dances. White House photo.

President & Mrs. Obama dance on a replica of the presidential seal at one of the many inaugural balls they attended.

The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

The Bidens & Obamas enter the National Cathedral.

Michelle & Barack Obama, Joe & Jill Biden, Bill & Hillary Clinton attend a prayer service at the National Cathedral. New York Times photo.

At the White House, John Roberts readministers the oath of office. White House photo.

President Barack Obama in the Oval Office the morning of his first full day in office. White House photo.

Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel & President Barack Obama in the Oval Office on the President's first full day in office. White House photo.

The Obamas welcome people from the community into the White House on the President's first day in office.