U.S. Presidential Inauguration -- January 20, 2009

Obama To Step Into History As 1st Black President
-- Yahoo News/AP

WASHINGTON – Stepping into history, Barack Hussein Obama grasps the reins of power as America's first black president in a high-noon inauguration amid grave economic worries and high expectations.

Braving icy temperatures and possible snow flurries, hundreds of thousands of people descended on the heavily guarded capital city Tuesday for the first change of administrations since the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

The capital city, a quick starter on even the most ordinary of days, took on the kind of frenetic predawn life rarely seen. The streets were becoming populated well before daybreak, and competition for space on the Metro subway system was fierce. Several suburban parking lots for subway riders were filled to capacity well before 6 a.m.

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The Nation Awaits Its 44th President -- New York Times
Inauguration Madness: Crowds Swarm Capital -- ABC
Crowds await historic Obama oath -- BBC
American milestone: Obama inauguration is a moment of celebration, reflection -- Christian Science Monitor
Obama set to take the oath of office as 44th president -- L.A. Times
Obama steps to door of White House — and history -- Yahoo News/AP
Obama's Nuclear 'Football' Briefing -- ABC News
On First Full Day, Obama Will Dive Into Foreign Policy -- Washington Post
How long will the Obama honeymoon last? -- International Herald Tribune
Profile: Barack Obama's speechwriter Jon Favreau -- Times Online
On the Money Trail: Inauguration Perks Go To the Rich -- ABC News
Obama cool and calm on eve of his presidency -- Myway News/AP
Obama promises hero pilot a flight on Air Force One and front row seats at inauguration -- Daily Mail

American milestone: Obama inauguration is a moment of celebration, reflection -- Christian Science Monitor
Obama set to take the oath of office as 44th president -- L.A. Times
Obama steps to door of White House — and history -- Yahoo News/AP
Obama's Nuclear 'Football' Briefing -- ABC News
On First Full Day, Obama Will Dive Into Foreign Policy -- Washington Post
How long will the Obama honeymoon last? -- International Herald Tribune
Profile: Barack Obama's speechwriter Jon Favreau -- Times Online
On the Money Trail: Inauguration Perks Go To the Rich -- ABC News
Obama cool and calm on eve of his presidency -- Myway News/AP
Obama promises hero pilot a flight on Air Force One and front row seats at inauguration -- Daily Mail
Obama's rise fills Hawaii residents with pride -- Honolulu Advertiser

Crowds filled the National Mall in the early morning hours on Tuesday. Scott Andrews/Reuters

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