HISTORY

Once in a lifetime ... within hours Barack Obama will be sworn in as the United States' 44th president. Join us as we bring you this historic event as it unfolds Crowds gather in Washington Video: Watch live Great inauguration speeches More

Obama Inauguration: History In The Making

Barack Obama Inauguration Speech, Part 1 of 3, After Being Sworn In January 2009

Barack Obama Inauguration Speech, Part 2 of 3, January 20, 2009

Barack Obama Inauguration Speech, Part 3 of 3, January 20, 2009

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