US entertainer Sean Coombs blows a kiss towards photographers prior to the start of the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, DC, USA 20 January 2009. Obama defeated Republican candidate John McCain on Election Day 04 November 2008 to become the next U.S. President. EPA/MATTHEW CAVANAUGH
Pastor Rick Warren (R) arrives prior to the start of the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, DC, USA 20 January 2009. Obama defeated Republican candidate John McCain on Election Day 04 November 2008 to become the next U.S. President. EPA/MATTHEW CAVANAUGH
Oprah Winfrey arrives on the inaugural stage ahead of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, DC., USA, 20 January 2009. Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. EPA/Mark Wilson/ POOL
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell arrives prior to the start of the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, DC, USA 20 January 2009. Obama defeated Republican candidate John McCain on Election Day 04 November 2008 to become the next U.S. President. EPA/MATTHEW CAVANAUGH
U.S. Senator from Massachusetts Ted Kennedy (center, with black hat) receives a kiss from his son Patrick as they arrive on Capitol Hill for the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, DC, USA 20 January 2009. Obama defeated Republican candidate John McCain on Election Day 04 November 2008 to become the next U.S. President. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi checks on final arrangements for the inaugural luncheon in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington before the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, DC, USA 20 January 2009. Obama defeated Republican candidate John McCain on Election Day 04 November 2008 to become the next U.S. President. EPA/AMANDA RIVKIN / POOL
Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and former Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) arrive on the inaugural stage ahead of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, DC., USA, 20 January 2009. Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. EPA/Mark Wilson/ POOL
Crowds begin to make their way onto the National Mall hours prior to the start of the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, DC, USA 20 January 2009. Obama defeated Republican candidate John McCain on Election Day 04 November 2008 to become the next U.S. President. EPA/MATTHEW CAVANAUGH
Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy smiles as he arrives prior to the start of the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, DC, USA 20 January 2009. Obama defeated Republican candidate John McCain on Election Day 04 November 2008 to become the next U.S. President. EPA/MATTHEW CAVANAUGH
General Colin Powell (L) and Elie Wiesel stand on the inaugural stage ahead of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, DC., USA, 20 January 2009. Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. EPA/Win McNamee / POOL
Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA talks to a fellow inauguration attendee ahead of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, DC., USA, 20 January 2009. Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. EPA/Win McNamee / POOL
Former Republican Presidential candidate John McCain (R) arrives prior to the start of the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, DC, USA 20 January 2009. Obama defeated Republican candidate John McCain on Election Day 04 November 2008 to become the next U.S. President. EPA/SHAWN THEW
Former Presidential candidate and Massachusetts Senator John Kerry (C) waves as he arrives prior to the start of the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, DC, USA 20 January 2009. Obama defeated Republican candidate John McCain on Election Day 04 November 2008 to become the next U.S. President. EPA/MATTHEW CAVANAUGH
Oprah Winfrey and companion Stedman Graham arrive on the inaugural stage ahead of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, DC., USA, 20 January 2009. Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. EPA/Mark Wilson/ POOL
Boxing great Muhammad Ali sits in the stands prior to the start of the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, DC, USA 20 January 2009. Obama defeated Republican candidate John McCain on Election Day 04 November 2008 to become the next U.S. President. EPA/SHAWN THEW
A spectator watches as people file onto the inaugural stage ahead of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol in Washington, DC., USA, 20 January 2009. Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. EPA/Win McNamee / POOL
Crowds fill the National Mall prior to the start of the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, DC, USA 20 January 2009. Obama defeated Republican candidate John McCain on Election Day 04 November 2008 to become the next U.S. President. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK
Crowds fill the National Mall prior to the start of the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, DC, USA 20 January 2009. Obama defeated Republican candidate John McCain on Election Day 04 November 2008 to become the next U.S. President. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK
Crowds begin to make their way onto the National Mall hours prior to the start of the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, DC, USA 20 January 2009. Obama defeated Republican candidate John McCain on Election Day 04 November 2008 to become the next U.S. President. EPA/MATTHEW CAVANAUGH
Crowds fill the National Mall prior to the start of the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States in Washington, DC, USA 20 January 2009. Obama defeated Republican candidate John McCain on Election Day 04 November 2008 to become the next U.S. President. EPA/JUSTIN LANE
US President George W. Bush (2nd R) and US First Lady Laura Bush (C), pose for photos with US President-Elect Barack Obama (2nd L) and Michelle Obama (R) as they arrive for the inaugural tea at the White House at the North Portico, on 20 January 2009, in Washington, DC, before the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington. Obama defeated Republican candidate John McCain on Election Day 04 November 2008 to become the 44th U.S. President. EPA/LESLIE E. KOSSOFF / POOL
US President George W. Bush (R) and US President-Elect Barack Obama (L) arrive for the inaugural tea at the White House at the North Portico, on 20 January 2009, in Washington, DC, before the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington. Obama defeated Republican candidate John McCain on Election Day 04 November 2008 to become the 44th U.S. President. EPA/LESLIE E. KOSSOFF / POOL
