BARAKA OBAM’s first inauguration as 44th President of the United States took place on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, on the West Front of the United States Capital in Washington, D.C. The 56th inauguration, which established a record attendance for any event conducted in the capital, marked the start of Barack Obama’s first term as president and Joe Biden as vice president. It was one of the most-watched events in history by the global audience, as measured by attendance, television viewership, and Internet traffic.
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