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The inauguration of President Barack Obama for his second term drew hundreds of personalities and people to the event, which marks the second administration of the first black president in U.S. history. In an emotional speech, in which he spoke of the challenges we had to face, the president opened his second term.
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During the inauguration, Obama had the support of his wife Michelle, who was in charge of holding the books on which the president was sworn in as president.
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Among the first people who came to the event were their daughters Sasha and Malia, who accompanied their father in this important ceremony.
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The charge of giving the president his oath was John Roberts, Chief Justice of the U.S.
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Afterwards came the First Lady, Michelle Obama, who looked very elegant and greeted some of those invited, including ex-President Bill Clinton.
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One of the most anticipated moments was the arrival of President Barack Obama in front of the Capitol Building in Washington, where the ceremony ended.
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The first to take the oath was Vice-President Joe Biden, who was accompanied by his wife. In charge of giving him the oath was the Hispanic judge Sonia Sotomayor, of the Supreme Court.
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Other people at the event were ex-President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary, who enthusiastically greeted Secretary of Defense Lon Panetta. The Clinton were great supporters of Obama during his reelection campaign.
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Another ex-preicent who attended was Jimmy Carter,who was accompanied by his wife Rosalynn Carter.
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Also present was Republican senator John McCain, who was Obama's rival in the 2008 election.
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Even celebrities couldn't miss this important event, like Beyonce and Jay-Z.
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Beyoncé also sang the national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner.
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And Vice-President Biden also had his family by his side, represented primarily by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden.
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Among the invitred was also Republican candidate for preident Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista.
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The popular support for the event was massive, and the president was accompanied by thousands of citizens, who walked with him to the place of the ceremony.
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Moreover, many of those present would not miss a single detail of what happened, so they used their cell phones to capture the best moments.
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Citizens also were able to follow the ceremony on giant screens in front of the Capitol.
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On the other side, singer Kelly Clarkson sang the song 'Let Freedom Ring' for the president and those attending the event.
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In an opening with a strong Latin influence, the Cuban poet born in Spain, Richard White, was the first Hispanic to read his work at a presidential inauguration, in which he recited a poem written especially for the occasion.
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In addition, Cuban-born Rev. Luis Leon, blessed President Obama in Spanish at the end of the presidential inauguration ceremony on the Capitol steps. 'Mr. President, Vice President, may God bless you in all of your days,' said Leon.
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Moreover, the president and his family showed, as always, the togetherness and warmth of the family, as with this conversation between Obama with his mother-in-law, Marian Robinson.
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In short, Barack Obama continued to make history, as the star of the second administration of an African American in what is considered the most important political office in the world.
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The inauguration of President Barack Obama for his second term drew hundreds of personalities and people to the event, which marks the second administration of the first black president in U.S. history. In an emotional speech, in which he spoke of the challenges we had to face, the president opened his second term.
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