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View our gallery of memorable moments from Inauguration Week.

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Former U.S. President George W. Bush departs from the Capitol after the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president.

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Barack Obama takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts, not seen, as Michelle holds the Lincoln Bible and daughters Malia and Sasha watch.

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People gather on inauguration day on the National Mall in Washington, DC.

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President George W. Bush chats with President-Elect Barack Obama during the inauguration ceremony.

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President-elect Barack Obama arrives on the West Front of the Capitol.

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Former president Bill Clinton, far left, Secretary of State designate Hillary Clinton, Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush, far right, arrive at the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America.

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Malia and Sasha Obama stand on the stage ahead of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America.

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Vice President Dick Cheney accompanied by Vice President-elect Joe Biden leave the White House for the inauguration ceremony.

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President-elect Barack Obama introduces his former political rival Sen. John McCain at a bipartisan dinner last night.

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The Obama wax figure bids farewell to the Bush statue at Madame Tussaud's in Amsterdam.

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The inaugural staging at the Capitol.

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Malia Obama looks up at her mother during the We Are The Future kids Ball.

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Jennifer Lopez and New York Governor David Paterson at the Latino Inaugural Gala.

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Former Vice President Al Gore, will.i.am and apl.de.ap attend the Green Inaugural Ball at the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture on January 19, 2009 in Washington, D.C.

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Actor Ashton Kucher and Demi Moore arrive at The Huffington Post pre-inaugural ball at the Newseum.

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Obama addresses the crowd at the inaugural concert at the Lincoln Memorial.

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Sasha blocks Malia's photo-op.

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Beyonce preforms at the "We Are One" concert as Bruce Springsteen, will.i.am, Samuel L. Jackson, and George Lopez provide backup.

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Michelle Obama en route from Philadelphia to Washington during the whistle stop train tour.

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Supporters in Wilmington, Delaware wish the future first lady a happy 45th.

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Stand-ins rehearse the swearing-in ceremony on the steps of the Capitol.

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