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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/monument630.jpgBirds wheel over the mall in the early morning in front of the Washington Monument before the ceremonies. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/crane630.jpgCrews finish preparations as the sun rises before the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama on the West Front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty Images
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/capitol630.jpgUS Marines in the grounds of the Capitol ahead of the solemnities. Photograph: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/mall630.jpgAnother view of people gathering on the mall with the Washington Monument in the distance, ahead of the ceremonies. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty Images
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/seats630.jpgA lone serviceman patrols among empty seats before the Washington DC inauguration. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/pennave630.jpgPeople gather along Pennsylvania Avenue ahead of the inauguration. Photograph: John Moore/Getty Images
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/keepwarm630.jpgBrandon Adamski and Alicia Burke (centre) wrapped in a blanket among others waiting near the Capitol Building. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/hats630.jpgMat hatters party: waiting near the Capitol building on the National Mall for the inauguration ceremony. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/sleep630.gifAttendees sleep on chairs before the start of the official proceedings. Photograph: Joshua Roberts/Bloomberg
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/placemarks630.jpgOn your marks: placemarks are set for the Obama and Biden families for the officiation. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty Images
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/carter630.jpgFormer US president Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn arrive for the swearing-in ceremony. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/bill630.jpgFormer president Bill Clinton and his wife, US secretary of state Hillary Clinton, arrive for the ceremony. Photograph: Jim Bourg/Reuters
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http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/obamawhite630.jpgMan of the moment: President Barack Obama leaves the White House for the main ceremony with Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer. Photograph: Chris Kleponis/Reuters
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/o4.jpgBarack Obama greets US secretary of state Hillary Clinton and former president Bill Clinton during the presidential inauguration. Photograph: Win McNamee/Pool /Reuters
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/o7.jpgUS Vice President Joe Biden look on during the presidential inauguration. Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/o3.jpgUS Sen. Charles Schumer gives remarks during the presidential inauguration. Photograph: Rob Carr/Getty Images
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/o1.jpgUS first lady Michelle Obama and her daughters, Sasha and Malia, arrive for inauguration ceremonies. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque /Reuters
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/o9.jpgUS Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (2nd from R, front) administers the oath of office to US President Barack Obama as first lady Michelle Obama (C, front) and daughters Malia and Sasha (R, front) look on. Photograph: Jim Bourg/Reuters
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/o5.jpgBarack Obama looks on during the presidential inauguration. Photograph: Rob Carr /Getty Images
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/o6.jpgBarack Obama sits during the presidential inauguration. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty Images
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/o10.jpgThe president speaks during swearing-in ceremony. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/ Reuters
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/oldsoldiers630.jpgA ceremonial military band marches during the Washington inauguration parade. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/michelle630.gifFirst lady Michelle Obama, resplendent in her Jason Wu creation, at the Commander-in-Chief’s Ball at the Walter Washington Convention Center in Washington. Photograph: Rick Wilking/Reuters.
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/waving630.jpgThe first couple wave to the crowd at the ball. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/dancers630.jpgPresident Barack Obama dances with first lady Michelle at the Commander-in-Chief’s Ball. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/bidenshake630.jpgUS vice-president Joe Biden and his wife Dr Jill Biden greet actor and musician Jamie Foxx after he had sung while they danced at the Comander-in-Chief's Ball. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
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Barack's back for second term
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/01/disc630.jpgElected (again): Perhaps the greatest moment of triumph for the Obamas. Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty Images
