A new year and a new chapter for America and the world, as Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States of America.
The first African-American president and one of the youngest to hold office at age 47, Obama took the Oath of Office on the steps of Capitol Hill, watched by millions across America and the globe.
The "defining moment" that Obama spoke about on being elected had come, review it here and get to know the man,his team and his family in the picture gallery.
Catch the Oath-taking and festivities or leave a note on your thoughts for the 44th President of the USA.
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I believe there'll a time when all men are equal. I believe there's also a world of peace and harmony. I believe in justice and freedom for all. I believe that the time is here for us to start believing that Mr President Obama and his administration will realise our hope and pray for a safer world for our children.....
The moment of history for America came just after noon on the steps of Capitol Hill with Barack Hussein Obama taking the oath of office on the bible last used by President Abraham Lincoln. play