First lady Michelle Obama waves to the crowd at the Commander in Chief's Ball in Washington. Mrs. Obama wore a red gown designed by Jason Wu.

President Obama and First Lady Michlle Obama dance at the Commander-in-Chief’s Ball in Washington.

Country singer Brad Paisley performed tonight during the Commander-In-Chief's Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

President Obama gestured while standing next to Vice President Joe Biden during the Inauguration Parade.

The South Shore Drill Team of Chicago performed during the Inaugural Parade.

President Obama kissed his wife, Michelle, as their daughters, Sasha (left) and Malia, watched during the Inaugural Parade.

Spectators cheered as the Inaugural Parade wound through Washington, D.C.

Mounted troops rode horses as the parade made its way through Washington, D.C.

Members of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment ceremonial unit performed while passing the presidential box.

Palmview (Texas) High School Mariachi and Folkloric Group performed while passing the presidential box and the White House, as the setting sun departed the D.C. skyline.

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walked in the Inaugural Parade.

President Obama and Mrs. Obama walked down Pennsylvania Avenu during the Inaugural Parade.

President Obama walked along Pennsylvania Avenue during the parade following his second inauguration.

First lady Michelle Obama reacted to the crowd as she walked in the Inaugural Parade.

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walked hand-in-hand during the Inaugural Parade.

The US Army band marched down Pennsylvania Avenue en route to the White House.

From left, President Obama, Michele Obama, US Army Major General Michael Linnington of Joint Forces Headquarters, National Capitol Region, Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden placed their hands over their hearts as they reviewed the troops following the ceremonial swearing-in.

Police on motorcycles led the Inaugural Parade down Pennsylvania Avenue.

President Obama, Mrs. Obama, and Speaker of the House John Boehner clapped during the inaugural luncheon in Statuary Hall.

The President attended the inaugural luncheon in Statuary Hall after his ceremonial swearing-in.

From left: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senator Lamar Alexander, Senator Chuck Schumer, Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker John Boehner, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi applauded President Obama after he signed a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a “National Day of Hope and Resolve,” directly after swearing-in ceremonies.

Obama signed a proclamation to commeorate the inauguration.

President Obama greeted Mrs. Obama after taking the oath of office.

Representative Paul Ryan arrived at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Obama.

Senator Elizabeth Warren greeted people during the public ceremonial presidential inauguration.

People gathered near the US Capitol building on the National Mall while attending the public inauguration ceremony.

People cheered during the public inauguration ceremony.

The crowd on the National Mall cheered during the inauguration ceremonies.

People smiled on the National Mall during the ceremonial swearing-in ceremonies on the West front of the US Capitol.

President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden listened to the benediction at the ceremonial swearing-in.

Singer Beyoncé performed the National Anthem during the inauguration ceremonial swearing-in.

Kelly Clarkson performed during the inauguration.

James Taylor sang at the ceremonial swearing-in during the 57th presidential inauguration.

Obama addressed the audience after taking the oath of office.

Crowds waved American flags on the National Mall shortly before President Obama was ceremonially sworn in for a second term.

In a public reenactment, President Obama was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice John Roberts.

Obama's family watched during the ceremonial swearing-in.

President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden sat during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the US Capitol.

Vice President Joe Biden took the oath of office during the 57th presidential inauguration ceremonial swearing-in at the US Capitol.

Myrlie Evers-Williams gave the invocation during the inauguration.

President Obama arrived at the west side of the US Capitol for the inauguration ceremony.

President Obama walked through the corridor to the west door of the US Capitol to begin swearing-in ceremonies.

Former US President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter arrived for the presidential inauguration.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and former president Bill Clinton arrived for the inauguration.

Michelle Obama arrived on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington D.C.

Obama's daughters Malia Obama (left) and Sasha Obama arrived for the presidential inauguration.

Obama's motorcade made its way to the US Capitol for inauguration ceremonies where he was to be ceremonially sworn in for a second term as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, D.C.

The Brooklyn Tabernacle choir performed during the inauguration.

Crowds and media filled in the areas around the West Front of the US Capitol two hours before inauguration.

Large crowds began to form on the National Mall near the US Capitol building.

People gathered near the US Capitol building on the National Mall for the inauguration ceremony.

Rickita Glass (left) and Kelly Grimes and others gathered on the National Mall before the inauguration ceremony .

Musicians John Mayer and Katy Perry attended the presidential inauguration.

President Obama waved as he walked with his daughters Sasha and Malia, first lady Michelle Obama and mother-in-law Marian Robinson, to St. John's Church in Washington for a church service during the 57th presidential inauguration.

Vice President Joe Biden was greeted by Rev. Luis Leon as he arrived at St. John's Church.

Catering staff arranged seats for an inaugural luncheon where President Obama and congressional leaders will dine following the swearing-in ceremony.

A place card of President Obama is photographed before the inaugural luncheon in Statuary Hall, which is after his ceremonial swearing-in ceremony.

Placemarks were set for the Obama and Biden families before the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the US Capitol.

The sun rose behind the Capitol Dome early in the morning before the ceremonial swearing-in of President Obama at the US Capitol during the 57th presidential inauguration in Washington.

People began to gather at the national mall before the inauguration on the West Front of the US Capitol.

People began to fill in the National Mall between the US Capitol and the Washington Monument several hours before the inauguration.

People gathered along Pennsylvania Avenue before the inauguration in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21.

President Obama took the oath of office from US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts as first lady Michelle Obama held the bible and daughters Malia and Sasha looked on in the Blue Room of the White House on Jan. 20.

The president was hugged by his daughter Malia after being officially sworn-in.

The president shared a kiss with first lady Michelle Obama.

Vice President Joe Biden took the oath of office from US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor during the official swearing-in ceremony at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20.

The US Naval Observatory is the vice president’s residence.

Biden placed his hand on the Biden Family Bible held by his wife Jill Biden

Biden hugged his wife after taking the oath of office.

President Obama and Vice President Biden laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Jan. 20.