The Inauguration of President Barack Obama

Yesterday was a historic day. On January 20th, 2009, Barack H. Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America - the first African-American ever to hold the office of U.S. Commander-in-Chief. The event was witnessed by well over one million attendees in chilly Washington D.C., and by many millions more through coverage on television and the Internet. Collected here are photographs of the event, the participants, and some of the witnesses around the world. (48 photos total)

The Capitol is illuminated in the early morning hours before the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (David McNew/Getty Images)

People gather to watch US President Barack Obama's sworn in as the 44th US president by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts in front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 20, 2009. (JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images) #

This image provided by GeoEye Satellite Image shows Washington D.C.'s National Mall and the United States Capitol (top), in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 taken at 11:19AM EDT during the inauguration of President Barack Obama. The image, taken through high, wispy white clouds, shows the masses of people between the Capitol and the Washington Monument. (AP Photo/GeoEye Satellite Image) #

A woman looks through binoculars at the Capitol building during the inauguration ceremony of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, January 20, 2009. (REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi) #

President-elect Barack Obama takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts to become the 44th President of the United States on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) #

Barack H. Obama is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States as his wife Michelle Obama holds the Bible and their daughters Malia Obama and Sasha Obama look on, on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Chuck Kennedy-Pool/Getty Images) #

President Barack Obama delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 44th president of the United States as the 44th President of the United States of America at the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Jim Bourg-Pool/Getty Images) #

People cheer at the Washington Monument during the inauguration ceremony of U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington January 20, 2009. (REUTERS/Mark Blinch) #

Spectators in Times Square watch President Barack Obama take the oath of office during his inauguration Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow) #

Residents of Kibera, one of the poorest quarters in Nairobi gather to watch the inauguration ceremony of US President Barack Obama in Nairobi on January 20, 2009. (YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images) #

People watch a big television screen broadcasting Barack Obama being sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 during a ceremony at the Paris town hall in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon) #

Iraqis gather to watch televised coverage of the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama at a cafe in the Shiite stronghold of Sadr City in Baghdad, Iraq on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Karim Kadim) #

U.S. soldiers watch the U.S. presidential inauguration via a webcast from Combat Outpost Keating in eastern Afghanistan January 20, 2009. (REUTERS/Bob Strong (AFGHANISTAN) #

Cecilia Perez, center, watches the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama with Oscar Rodriguez at her taco stand in Mexico City, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) #

Villagers of Nyang'oma Kogelo, the Kenyan village where 44th US President Barack Obama's father was born, react as they watch on a giant screen inauguration ceremony of US President Barack Obama, on January 20, 2009. Thousands of people from around and beyond Kogelo, including foreign tourists gathered at Nyang'oma village to celebrate the inauguration of Obama. (TONY KARUMBA/AFP/Getty Images) #

Shoppers watch the inauguration of President Barack Obama at the Best Buy Store at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) #

People gather for the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the National Mall January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) #

The Rev. Joseph Lowery gives the benediction during the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) #

US Army Command Sgt. Maj. Julia Kelley, left, of the 229th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, weeps as she watches the inauguration of US President Barack Obama at Camp Liberty in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. #

People attend the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States on the National Mall January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) #

U.S. President Barack H. Obama greets guests after he is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (J. Scott Applewhite-Pool/Getty Images) #

Keith Hart, center, a Vietnam Army veteran, cheers as he watches Barack Obama be inaugurated as president, on television with other patrons of the Oxford Bar in Missoula, Mt., one of the oldest bars in Montana, on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Michael Albans) #

Vertie Hodge, 74, weeps during an Inauguration Day party near Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Houston on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 after President Barack Obama delivered his speech after taking the oath of office, becoming the first black president in the United States. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Mayra Beltran) #

Members of a US Navy Honor Guard stand at attention as US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the Presidential Reviewing Stand during the Inaugural Parade January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) #

President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle stand with former US president George W. Bush and Laura Bush on the steps of the US Capitol following the inaugural ceremony for Obama as 44th US president in Washington on January 20, 2009. (EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images) #

Former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush wave as they board a Marine helicopter at the Capitol in Washington after Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) #

A Marine helicopter with former President George W. Bush on board departs from the East Front of the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, in Washington, as President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife wave goodbye from the steps of the Capitol. (AP Photo/Tannen Maury, Pool) #

Former President George W. Bush looks out over the U.S. Capitol as his helicopter departs Washington, D.C. January 20, 2009, for Andrews Air Force Base following the inauguration ceremonies for President Barack Obama. (ERIC DRAPER/AFP/Getty Images) #

Mujo Bota and Alamasa Bota, Bosnian Muslims, watch a TV broadcast of the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama with their grandson Ajdin Bota, 10, in the village of Dejicici, near Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina on Tuesday Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Amel Emric) #

Students of the Crested Butte Community School, in Crested Butte Colo. sit on the floor in the main hallway of the school and applaud the inaugural address of President Barack Obama while watching the presidential inauguration in Washington, Tuesday, Jan., 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Nathan Bilow) #

Afghan men watch a television broadcast showing the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States, at a restaurant in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Jan 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Ahmad Masoud) #

Kenyans who gathered at the grounds of the University of Nairobi to watch in giant screens the inauguration ceremony where Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America celebrate the ocassion on January 20, 2008. Barrack Obama's father was born in Kenya. #

40 years after their silent protest at the 1968 Olympics, Gold Medalist Tommie Smith hugs Bronze Medalist John Carlos, and their wives Delois Smith and Charlene Carlos after Barack Obama is officially sworn in as the President of the United States. Photo taken in the Smith room at the Sheraton Boston in Boston, MA. (Boston Globe/Stan Grossfeld) #

U.S. President Barack Obama with his wife Michelle at the inaugural luncheon after he was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, January 20, 2009. (REUTERS/Yuri Gripas) #

U.S. President Barack Obama talks with U.S. Sen. John McCain after arriving at the luncheon at Statuary Hall the luncheon at Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Amanda Rivkin-Pool/Getty Images) #

President Barack Obama signs his first act as president, a proclamation declaring a national day of renewal and reconciliation and calling on Americans to serve one another, after being sworn in as the 44th President of the United States during the inaugural ceremony in Washington Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Molly Riley, Pool) #

A South Korean man reads a newspaper reporting on U.S. President Barack Obama's Inauguration on the subway in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/ Lee Jin-man) #

Pakistani Christian children hold portraits of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama during a prayers ceremony for global peace in Islamabad, Pakistan on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo) #

People wave American flags at the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States on the National Mall January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) #

U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk in the inaugural parade following his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States of America on January 20, 2009 in Washington, D.C. (Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images) #

Sasha Obama waves through the limousine window as she and her sister Malia leave Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) #

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Bill Mesta replaces an official picture of outgoing President George W. Bush with that of newly-sworn-in U.S. President Barack Obama, in the lobby of the headquarters of the U.S. Naval Base January 20, 2009 in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (Brennan Linsley-Pool/Getty Images) #

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) #

Guests at the "Biden Home States Ball" record the moment as President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance at the Washington Convention Center in the nation's capital, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) #

Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill dance during the Commander in Chief's Ball at the National Building Museum in Washington January 20 2009 . (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images) #

U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance their first dance at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington January 20, 2009. (REUTERS/Jason Reed) #

People watching President Barack Obama's inauguration via television raise a toast to the nation's new president at Brooklyn's Fort Greene Senior Action Center in New York, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) #

In this handout photo provided by the White House, a folder for U.S. President Barack Obama (the 44th president) is shown, left for him by Former U.S. President George W. Bush on the Resolute desk in the Oval Office of the White House January 20, 2009 in Washington, D.C. (Eric Draper/The White House via Getty Images) #

More links and information

Inauguration Coverage - Boston.com

The Inauguration - NYTimes.com

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This site is overwhelming. Even though my email list is short I am going to send
everyone here. You have done a fantastic job.

Posted by Arnell Mix June 20, 09 12:11 PM

Brothers in the craft & sisters in the PHA family and family around the world:
I am STILL moved to tears six months after the fact , just by viewing these pictures. I am off to Iraq for my fourth time and year, I will be out of the united states until next summer. All things be the same I will be taking my two week leave in South Africa. I am simply loving the site.

Posted by Brother George, Learie H. June 20, 09 06:09 PM

what one can say about Obama is beyon words we can do nothing but stare at a sparkling star
lava

Posted by lava June 21, 09 12:40 PM

These pictures are invaluable as they capture the world's belief that our 44th President is indeed the man for the job. President Obama is the total package. His knowledge, objectiveness and patriotism is what, not only our country needs but what the world needs to help the USA regain our place as the world's superpower. I pray for his safety and ask you to do the same. For those who do not share the majority opinion that he is the man for the job, please give him a chance and do not be persuaded by those who are haters just because.......

Posted by Gayle June 22, 09 11:09 AM

Americans who believe in America have spoken. The ignorence of the past have been defeated. Any sane human being should understand, We are somebody while we can breath. All human being have the right for a descent life. Proverty, inequality, injustice can't be a revelation. Human being are responsible for the safe keeping of the globe. Greed and jealousy are the cancer of humanity. We must come to reality to understand there is one God, one human race, of course 30,000 religions. Love and respect for each other is the recipe for a peaceful world. .Yes,. President Obama understands...

Posted by Al calice June 22, 09 03:37 PM

marvelous, unbelieverble,

Posted by elolo June 23, 09 08:25 AM

I'm truly grateful to God that I lived to witness this day in our country. I pray daily for our new president, his family and our country. I hope we continue to march forward as a nation and work together for the good of our nation and the world. In unity, there is strength!

Posted by S. Jackson June 23, 09 04:48 PM

I'm so proud of this day and will not forget nor will allow anyone else to forget. I will keep him in my prayers and know that he will only deliver good things to the best of his ability. I thank God and all of those who support him. Obama the 44th President.

Posted by SGT Tillman, Shidava June 23, 09 11:11 PM

Imagenes maravillosas y extraordinarias. Un momento, sin lugar a dudas, hist�rico y trascendental para la humanidad.

Desde Colombia, un gran saludo a la sociedad estaudinense.

Posted by Jose Rocha June 23, 09 11:45 PM

ich bin gluecklich dass ich diesen tag miterleben durfte
ein stueck geschichte und ich war mit dabei
good luck to you and your family
you got the right way.
jeta from kosova

Posted by jeta June 26, 09 12:47 PM

may our good Lord be with the president...

Posted by nen June 30, 09 12:08 PM

This was God's chosen time for a Black Man to step forward. May God continue to bless President Obama and his family. We as a nation of people, all races, must continue to lift this man up, in prayer, each and every day, as he attemp to lead this nation, under and with God's help..

Posted by Lucy Moore July 2, 09 12:18 AM

A truly outstanding Leader and hope he is able to unite many of the nations and help heal the suffering.
A truly inspirational individual who I am privilidged to have seen elected to office in my lifetime.
God bless and support him.

Posted by Malcolm July 2, 09 05:44 AM

go OBAMA

Posted by kobbie July 3, 09 06:53 PM

dear obama sir.... i know this comes very late however i wish to take this time to congratulate you.... i think the path you have choosen is definitely not easy:), however i am confident that if you do the will of God , you can be a powerful tool of GOD ... so my earnest request is dont leave God , always seek Him and may he guide you through this journey that you were destined for.
prayers.
eureka.

Posted by Eureka July 4, 09 08:20 AM

"Somebody said it couldn't be done, but he with a chuckle replied, "maybe it couldn't," but he would be one to say so til he tried. So he buckled right in, with a trace of a grin on his face, if he worried he hid it. And he started to sing as he tackled the thing that couldn't be done and he did it. Author unknown

Congratulations President and Mrs. Obama! You are a living testament to the meaning of the quotation above that I learned in elementary school in the early fifties segregated Washington Elementary School in Birmingham, Alabama. I am so thankful that I lived long enough to see this great day in history. You will be successful if you place God first in all of your decision making. Maybe one day I will have the pleasure of meeting you in person. I pray so, if it be God's will.

Posted by Arlene B. Peck, Retired Educator July 6, 09 06:05 PM

Keep The Faith And By All Means Keep Your Head To SKY - Mr. President OBAMA!!!
Submitted With Love and Hope,

Posted by Rodney "RJ" Johnson July 6, 09 09:26 PM

What are year and what a man ! May you be the leader of the free world that we need you to be.
President Obama you have my support and prayers.

Posted by C. McCarns July 7, 09 01:49 PM

Dear Barack - You and my son share the same name (almost - he is Barak) and so I guess I just had to vote for you. Kidding aside, please do not give in to Wall Street and the insurance giants. Too much of your current approach is business as usual with some regulation and supervision of the same tired financial policies. Don't give up on public medical care. Stop speaking of "health insurance" and start speaking of "health-care". I know you can't change all things at once without making political enemies, but there needs to be more backbone in your approach to finance, health-care and public sector job creation on green energy, public transportation etc. We do need a new new deal. To the prior commenter who fears that socialism will turn us all into serfs, how much more like serfs can we be than we already are under the Reagonistic regime (brought to a final head by Cheney/Bush) of all money being sucked up to the "lords of the manor". If only you really WERE a democratic socialist. How right-wing and reactionary must anyone be to believe that you are a socialist by any definition. I guess these Limbaugh-indoctrinated imbeciles don't own dictionaries. You are by any standard a "centrist" politician, sometimes to the left and sometimes to the right of that center. Very right of center
has gotten us to where we are today. Please move a hair to the left and allow some real democracy to freshen our social contract. Most of the countries in the world are capitalist (oh, we won!!! - how childish), and most of these are not democracies. There's no inherent co-relation between capitalism and democracy (see Saudi Arabia, etc). There's no inherent co-relation between socialism and dictatorship (see Allende's Chile - destroyed by the U.S., and late 1960's Czechoslovakia - destroyed by the U.S.S.R.). I have no illusions about Chavez' Venezuela, more Peronista than socialist. Please be the president you promised to be - an enlightened progressive, democratic capitalist. That means regulation, serious public sector involvement fully partnered with the private sector (rather than its handmaiden).

Posted by Anna July 7, 09 04:32 PM

In Year 2004, i was talking to my friends about US having black president, and our conclusion was next 20 or 30 year.. we were proved wrong and i am happy to be wrong once. I went to your home town in kenya 4 month ago, people are very happy for you. I hope to see your name in History next to Abraham Lincoln.

Posted by Paul Patel July 7, 09 06:50 PM

AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL I CRIED ON THAT DAY

Posted by Donnita Carter July 8, 09 11:55 AM

I just thought to look in my pics folder and I came across this link that someone sent me. Looking at your photos brought me back emotionally to this awesome day. I am still in awe of this Wonderful MAN. I ask GOD to keep him and guide him EVERYDAY.

Posted by Mrs. Coates July 9, 09 10:55 AM

It was the only alternative by then the man to get into the office at the expense of the poor who needed a saviour.

Posted by Germinus Nyeho July 10, 09 04:59 AM

I hope the message posted by Anna on July 7th will reach President Obama.
We are keeping him in our prayers to make the RIGHT decisions.
God bless him and our government.

Posted by Toni July 10, 09 03:45 PM

Obama is my role model in my hole life . I wish to prosper in his life . Best of luck my DEAR SIR !

Posted by Alamgir Hossain July 12, 09 02:24 AM

I really love these photos taken place during the inaguaration. i was there with over 2 million people on my birthday and I'd rather not be any where else. These pictures are amazing. I hope to visit Obama in the white House one day, just to tell my children if I have any in the future that I experienced the best history ever.

Posted by Alfonzo Hollis July 14, 09 04:51 PM

he is one of a kind! he is just so real!

Posted by cassie July 16, 09 09:47 PM

i wanna be the first asian presidet of U.S ^_^

Posted by Ronald July 17, 09 09:45 AM

What a glorious day for the world to see that color did not play a part in this glorious occasion. I wish people of all races would get together more often and the world would be so much better if we just care, listen to, communicate a little more with each other.

From a sociological perceptive people from all races would better understand each other if we get to know that person a little better be it their religion, lifestyle, culture. If we can all get together for one day why can't we do it more often.

Posted by Carol July 17, 09 01:00 PM

God is an awesome God. I pray that God will be a Fence all around our President. I pray for his strength, wisdom and understanding as he leads this great country. I love you Mr. President and 1st Lady Michelle.

Posted by Bertha Lebeauf July 18, 09 01:41 PM

Honourable Mr President Barack Obama and wife Michelle indeed God's seal is upon you and I believe with this seal you will do wonders to unite the world through the help of Our Lord Jesus Christ. My God richly bless you with wisdom to rule. Trust in the Lord with all your heart , never give chance to satan but with the seal of God to pass through the red sea with victory.

Posted by Dora Grantson July 20, 09 06:29 AM

oh how i wish that my grandfather would of been here to see this. best wishes President Obama

Posted by Suzie July 21, 09 12:57 AM

You bring this country hope....and a renewed meaning. God Bless you and your family. May he continue to guide you through these difficult times.

Posted by g.morales July 21, 09 09:56 PM

GOD IS GOOD!!!!!

Posted by ORA HALE July 23, 09 08:04 PM

Dear Mr. President,

Where is all of the money coming from that seems to be so freely distributed ?
I'm very concerned that we are passing on a tremendous debt for many generations to come.

Have you conferred with enough people about a national health-care system ?

Posted by Marilyn July 25, 09 12:59 PM

Mr. President, be not dismay, for God is with you at ALL times, and He will not fail you. Pay no attention to the satanic critics. They too will pass away. Continue the vigil on the health reform bill. My heart and prayers are with you and the first lady. God bless.

Posted by Bill Ladson July 26, 09 01:30 PM

URL I think if OTher Countries can have a Medical Plan that takes care of every one the united states of America should be able to a plan like that also.

Posted by Barbara L Reid July 26, 09 02:55 PM

Young Dr. King.

Posted by Ginny July 28, 09 10:04 AM

President Obama,
I worked deligently for you during the primary and general election and I trust your judgement. I pray that God will direct you in all of your ways and decisions concerning our great country.

Posted by Jocelyn Powell July 29, 09 09:15 PM

Am from the Philippines. I always admire Mr. Obama, he's my idol. I will pray that God will always give him the wisdom and strength in all he is doing. May God bless him and his family, too.

Posted by Imelda August 1, 09 02:35 AM

hello ,president obama.I am a nepalese girl and from d begining of the elrction time only i ve fuul hope tht u will win.I fell ur confidence at d very time,n from that day only i was crazy about u,iam interested every hour to listen about u n ur famila n ur ruling over AMERICA.I wish u will do better for ur country men n also for d rest world.Nepal is small by its geography but is rich with natural diversity n d peole are so charming n helpful tht htey will accept ur visit anytime with big hands n happy heart.N abt me i m d CA student n from d terai belt.Iwant to know abt u more,ur life history gave courage n i learn abt u to increase my energy to progress.I request u heartly to available me abt u n ur any matter if u desire.

I am ur well wisher n great fan throughuot my life.
THANK YOU,
With best wishes,
ROMINA OLI,
FROM NEPAL

Posted by ROMINA OLI August 1, 09 10:29 PM

D power of a dream, it all started as a tot men. Man is d measure of all things. Glory be to God.

Posted by Austin Ehizua Akioya August 2, 09 06:06 AM

JUST PUT GOD FIRST AND EVERYTHING WILL FALL IN PLACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MORE POWER TO YOU.
FROM BW-4 NEW YORK

Posted by Anonymous August 6, 09 09:55 AM

Some hope and change? He's even WORSE than what he wanted to change. More of the same -- MUCH more. Not what I was hoping for.

Posted by Don August 9, 09 10:01 AM

Obama 08

Posted by Anonymous August 10, 09 03:14 PM

It is a wonderful revisit to this site to remind me of the greatness of the American people and our system of government; the nastiness that is being undertaken by those who oppose the outcome of the election is troubling, but this wonderful pictoral statement brings our real strength back into focus. God bless our President and help us to see him through the difficult situation he has inherited.

Posted by MaryEllen Kersch August 10, 09 06:49 PM

OH ! HEAVENLY FATHER PROTECT PRES. BARACK OBAMA AND HIS FAMILY
FROM ALL HARM AND DANGER. MAKE AMERICA STRONG IN THE BELIEF OF EQUALITY FOR ALL>>This is my daily prayer. I cried with joy as I stood in the cold
in DC. Amazing I did not feel cold at all. As the song goes I didn't feel no ways tired either. The Ohio delegation was together with love for you and our nation on 1/20/09. These pictures are spectacular, and they speak billions & billions of words......

Posted by Dolores Jean Bell August 13, 09 11:25 PM

I am very grateful of Barat Obmer prisentend

Posted by awinmyint August 14, 09 09:46 AM

Bless your sweet heart, President Obama, and stay strong as the nay-sayers and fear-mongers continue to do their work.

Posted by Judith Soriano August 14, 09 10:31 AM

PRAISE THE LORD!

Posted by Blaire Covington August 17, 09 04:43 AM

Dude, you're slipping. It's good to have you as President, but only if you try harder to deliver your promises. Principles are what make a President unique. Do not compromise your integrity; not only does it make you appear weak it can make you appear disingenuous and possibly evil.

Thank you for your service.

Posted by Mike Peterson August 18, 09 05:46 PM

god bless you and your family

Posted by fredrica August 18, 09 07:43 PM

More than Wonderful!!! Quel Bonheur!!!

Posted by Anonymous August 22, 09 10:23 AM

Dear Mr. President ,
Words can not explain joy of a boy from a town known as a tribe of the jews (Efik) in Nigeria can be made to watch the moment of great history maked by God through your humble self and your dear family.
Please Sir, look up to God only and you will not fail.

Posted by Lawrence B. Hogan August 23, 09 01:01 PM

Dear President & Michelle Obama;
This is a love letter to you both and to your two lovely daughters, Malia & Sasha. It is to tell you how blessed I feel to have lived long enough to see this moment in time.
August 18th, I became 69 years old. Your election on November 4th, 2008, (on my youngest brother's birthday) and your enaugeration service on January 20th, are the best birthday presents I have ever had. (BTW my 203 year old (3/29/09) cousin is elated & proud).
Those of us born in the sixties can well appreciate this blessing that can never be erased from history; that can never be forgotten; that can only be an encouragement to all races and nationalities as a moment in time worth waiting for. We applaud the steps you took in you life as a young man that led you to be able bring the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King to life.
We thank him and others gone on like Rosa Parks, who sacrificed to help us to get to this moment in time.
My prayer is that all will join in and rejoice at this victory for ALL citizens of these United States of America. My prayer is that you will continue to be the Christian that God made you in your early twenties, that you continue to worship and praise Him. (ALWAYS FIND TIME TO SPEND WITH GOD) hE WILL DIRECT YOUR PATH. HE WILL help you make good decisions; HE WILL be your protector; HE WILL help you to stay on the right path. and, I am sure many others, will continue to pray for you in a mighty way. I pray that you will be the best President that this U.S. has ever had. Please continue to give God the glory for all that He has done, and will do as you lead this country..
Again, I love you and your lovely family and will keep you on my daily prayer list. GOD BLESS AND PROTECT YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER MORE. AMEN!!!

Posted by Carolyn A. Smith August 25, 09 09:55 PM

My mother and grandparents were not here to see this day, but someday when my turn comes i'll tell them what a wonder man you are and what an outstanding couple you and Mrs. Obama make. I am absolutely very proud of your accomplishments. I believe this country needed a new direction a long time ago and you are the person to take us there. You have shown tremendous professionalism, great character, respect and dignity. I pray that you prove to the world that a black man knows how to make something brand new, out of something very old. With your strong woman at your side and the world behind you, YES WE CAN!!!!!

Posted by Yolonda Carter August 26, 09 07:38 AM

Stay prayerful and serve The Lord with all your might with all your heart and soul and he will direct your path.

I will always pray for you. Owens-Cox, TN

Posted by Owens-Cox August 26, 09 09:25 AM

obama rockz

Posted by darniker w August 31, 09 12:13 PM

Obama's election has demonstrated the fact that despite all odds United State election remain a genuine expression of people's will. This is the time Africans need to change their orientation and pave way for elections that will be producing an authentic popular representation that will usher in a firm structure of democracy in the continent.

Posted by Kola Bello [Nigeria] September 1, 09 12:42 AM

i could not believe it when i heard it that we are having our first african american president..i was proud of my country for coming so far with these decades of segregation..he is an amazing president and im so proud

Posted by casandra brickle September 2, 09 01:15 PM

Wow it's just so amazing that you get an oppertunity like this. To be the !st African American President is a landmark in time. I am very proud of this country. From what used to be segragation is now to an African American President. I am very proud.

Posted by Sarah L September 2, 09 09:48 PM

WoW! O_o

Gratz,im a little late

Posted by jimmy September 3, 09 12:00 AM

I still shed a tear when I watch this. Fantastic photographs of a fantastic moment in history. I am blessed to be an American and we are all blessed to have this man in our top chair. Thank God.

Posted by sarah September 3, 09 11:51 AM

Mr. Obama,
i do not agree with most of your beliefs, but i want you to know that
I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU. You can't take that away from me.

Posted by Lyla September 3, 09 10:24 PM

Today is my first time to see Obama's inauguration ceremony pictures,its really God's plan.what a crowd.

Posted by malama lawrence(zambia) September 7, 09 10:39 AM

Sometimes in the push and shove of politics, in the ceaseless commentary by pundits, in the debates over the need for health care reform, in the anxiety over the economy, and the continuing paid of those who are unemployed or who no longer count as unemployed because they have given up, I forget that Barack Obama has been President for less than nine months, and that he chose to take on the Herculean task of motivating our country to live up to its promise.

These pictures reminded me of what incredible moments to be alive - to see the election and inauguration of Barack Obama and to welcome his delightful family to the White House.

Nobody promised the road would be easy, and in his inaugural address, he made it clear we would all have to work to turn things around.

Posted by Ellen Cohen September 7, 09 12:47 PM

Dear President Obama,
After your outstanding speech last night, September 9, 2009, I looked back at your inauguration pictures and am reminded of the thrill of that day. I and all members of my family are your fans, your admirers. The heart of your domestic program is health insurance reform. Last night you gave an excellent, rational, thoughtful, clear, but also emotional summary of your ideas on this subject. It renewed my faith that you will get this passed through the Congress. It was uplifting to see the many enthusiastic faces in the crowd; I know it will succeed including some form of the public option which we desperately need. Three weeks ago I mailed you my husband's article in our paper expressing faith in your judgment. We know you can do it, THANK YOU for your courage and determination.

Posted by Deirdre Newton September 10, 09 10:48 AM

God Bless America and President Obama. Thank you President Obama for restoring the American dream.

Posted by Jim Hayes September 10, 09 10:45 PM

:'( i cant believe our 1st black president.im so happy!! love ya mr.barrack obama!!!!!!!

~SMILES&HUGZ~

Posted by lisa September 12, 09 04:56 PM

Congratulations, Mr. Obama. You have rocked the world.

GOD had nothing to do with it.

Posted by Kyle September 13, 09 01:13 AM

Get a Health Insurance Bill Passed at all costs !!! This has been debated for at least 50 years and it is time for action. Health Insurance for all !!!

Posted by John Kunz September 13, 09 02:05 AM

The bloom is off this rose... while he had a great opportunity to move to the middle and do great things, he has instead choosen to take a hard core psrtisan line to fundamentally wipe away our individuals freedoms in exchange for new government mandated entitlements and handouts. This was not the change America wanted and he has mistaken the core values of the amrican people, a desire for freedom and opportunity, not entitlements and handouts, all funded by excessive taxation. How much is enough? It is apparent no about of money can satisfy this out of control government. When interest rates return to the 15% to 20% they were under Jimmy Carter we will go bankrupt under this mountain of debt.

Posted by Neil September 15, 09 12:55 AM

we are the majority now. dont let the noise machine from the 25% that hate this man for his race bring you down. fight the foxnation, support the pres. and we will get the country back for the middle class, and not the 1%, who dont need any more money.....

Posted by boil September 15, 09 11:37 AM

America is already using socialist ideas!!! Public Schools! Medicare/Medicaid! We took these ideas FROM the Soviets!
So why don't you shut up about name calling the President and learn some respect.

Posted by Lindsay September 15, 09 03:47 PM

bongezi obama

Posted by Anonymous September 19, 09 07:02 AM

CONGRADULATIONS, MR. PRESIDENT.

MAY GOD CONTINUE TI BLESS YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY.

Posted by CLEVER AND SAMMIE LEWIS September 19, 09 02:04 PM

All of you peope who criticize Obama are just crazy. Can't you see how much better off we will be when the national debt tops 9 trillion dollars. I mean come on people!!! We need a bigger government!!!

Posted by Thomas Foran September 21, 09 07:10 PM

OMG if i was 18 i would have total voted for u Barack, I`m 15 yrs old and think this was the best Historical event ever that should be salabrated with the United States for years on! and i think u and your family should be one of the most famas African Americans in the United States History! You`ve made a HUGE goal all blacks have wanted to see for many many many years!!! CONGZ!
- Shelby Dupuy from Ft. Dodge, IA

Posted by Shelby Dupuy September 22, 09 10:32 AM

I cannot believe this (In a bad way).

Posted by Anonymous September 22, 09 08:58 PM

The quickest way to solve a problem , is on your knees. !
Keep God 1st , and he will see you through.
Seek the Kingdom of God, and all things your heart desire
will be added to you. Daniel in the Bible prayed 3 times a Day. You can do it , (Yes we Can), We are praying for the Obama Family and his administration. Remember, you can do all things through GOD. He will give you the ability to conquer all the giants , just like David defeated Goliath. Just PRAY -read the word and the word will read you-.

Posted by Jean Howard September 23, 09 01:14 AM

May Gob Bless You And Family On This Wonderful Day!

Posted by Ms. Cynthia Copeland September 25, 09 07:37 AM

you are awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! obama!

Posted by alex September 25, 09 09:41 AM

besides the day of my marriage and the birth of my four children this day was one of the greatest day of my life

Posted by alphelia ali October 2, 09 08:32 AM

this pics are underful it seem's like we are there

Posted by amber from germantown highschool October 2, 09 10:13 AM

My family and I are very pleased to have witnessed something we never thought could have happened. We thank God for your election and we pray for you to be guided by God for the American people to have the best two terms this country has ever had in the history of the United States Of America. We also pray for you to be the leader the rest of the world is expecting, do not forget, you are not only the President of the United States Of America but also the leader of the world. You just have to see these pictures and capture the emotion of all the people, from Mexico to South Korea to Africa to...Although we can not vote here, WE have chosen you to be our leader...CONGRATULATIONS...

Posted by Javier Chaparro October 4, 09 12:56 AM

Thank you Mr. President for believing in your dreams as our first black president. Now I know that dreams really do come true. God bless you and God bless America.

Congratulations

Posted by janbaety@yahoo.com October 5, 09 07:45 PM

Dear President Obama and family,
1st, I'd like to congratulate you on your Presidential victory and your Nobel Peace Prize Award. My family and I traveled to Washington, DC on Jan. 20th to watch your inauguration. Sure, we were way in the back, but we didn't care! We were there!!! Four generations strong, witnessed history! Thank you for allowing my grandson to know, if he believes, he can acheive.
Through out the campaign, no matter what was happening, slow and steady was the words of the day. I know you have your work cut out for you, but if you keep God first in you life, you will succeed. We pray for you and your family always. May God continue to bless and keep you.
"We're the Underwood family, and we approve this message".
Juanita Underwood

Posted by Juanita Underwood October 9, 09 11:54 PM

WHAT CAN I SAY, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE INFRONT OF GOD

Posted by SAM October 14, 09 11:59 AM

Mr. President and Family,
Thank you for being the man that you are, we still have a long way to go,but as long as we have the 1 man on our side we can't lose,God Bless you and your family, I want to be there with my grandson,at the Inauguration, but was not able to do so, I''ve be unemployed for over a year, but it's ok, maybe something will come soon. Please keep fighting for the ones that need your help. God Bless you and your family.

Posted by Cynthia E. White October 15, 09 10:22 AM

ii LOV3 THOS3 PiiCS THAT YALL HAV3 POST3D

Posted by Anonymous October 19, 09 01:07 PM

Thank God for a man with a brain!

Posted by Donito October 19, 09 04:18 PM

Vraiment merveilleux! Quel Bonheur!!! Quel Bonheur! meilleur example en politique vive les Etats Units d'Amérique

Posted by BAGAYOKO Chaka Papa October 21, 09 11:09 AM

God is still in control and times are changing for all man kind. Thank God for this day. My prayers are with you and your family Mr.President.

Posted by Robert A Amie Sr and Family October 21, 09 11:53 AM

God Bless America and your family Mr. President. Keep up the good work and don't let people influence your decisions on what is best for America. I have lost my job in October 2008 but found another one and have gone back to school at age 47. It is my hope that you will soon do something towards education costs so that more Americans can go back to school or keep going for a higher degree. Thank you! Minnesota

Posted by Brenda Carlson October 22, 09 08:24 PM

Dear Mr.Presiden. semogah sukses selalu and looking forward and control yaurself ,i really do .and god bless to u FEBRIANA in MALANG JAVA TIMUR INDONESIA love you

Posted by FEBRIANA October 23, 09 12:41 PM

MR. PRESIDENT.....I JUST VISITED THE SITE AGAIN FOR THE 500 DTH TIME
I MUST SAY..JAMAICA IS SO SMALL AND MAY NOT BE ON YOUR GLOBE.... BUT (JAMAICANS) CAN IDENTIFY WITH YOU..IT IS LIKE YOU ARE ONE OF US...A BOB MARLEY..A MARCUS GARVEY...A USAIN BOLT...A BARAK OBAMA....ALL HISTORIANS...AGAIN I AM PROUD TO BE BLACK..AN AFRICAN AND A JAMERICAN.....GOD BLESS YOU MR PRESIDENT AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..........

Posted by ALDON RICARDO October 23, 09 07:47 PM

I'm blown away by those photos!!! He has the right tone and temperment for what we need in this country right now. God bless him and his family and much love to the rest of the world for the love they have shown us for this historical event! My dad voted for the first time in his life (he's 75) and i saw even the most hardened soul give in to the moment.Breathtaking indeed!

Posted by Clarence Jones October 27, 09 03:58 AM

really beautiful images!!!

Posted by ms. Love October 28, 09 01:09 PM

Im so happy that Obama became the 44th President of the United States. I think this is good because he can make a huge difference in the soceity we are living in now. I can truly say that im glad as we Americans, well most of us, has chosen to let Barack Obama be our President. Say, how bout we try something different. And we did. This is a very historical moment in the life of most americans and some it just dont mean a thing to, but to me it means alot. I pray that God BLESS him and his family, and let him make the right decisions for America. In everything THANKS be to GOD !!!!!

Posted by Mone't November 3, 09 04:56 PM

There is a season for all things:. God created the season, and God created man.
And the man for this season is President Obama , May God bless him, and may God bless American, I pray for him, and I pray for American. And for you that haven't came around, I pray will come around. We as a people must stand together as one people, one nation un-divided but unite under God we must stand, This is what America is all about UNITED, We can have PEACE in AMERICA. Peace starts at home, then spreads ABORAD. Lets show the other nations.

Posted by Maria L< Brewster November 6, 09 12:28 AM