15 INSPIRING PHOTOS FROM THE INAUGURATION

The 2013 Inauguration in Washington D.C. was an anticipated event, with many guests lining up hours in advance to wait for the president in below-freezing temperatures. Check out our selection of the best photos from the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama.

1. People line up at dawn 

Visitors line up at the Blue Gate before sunrise on Inauguration Day for U.S. President Barack Obama.(Photo via Allison Shelley/Getty Images)

2. Crowds wait in front of the Washington Monument

People gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony.

3. Newspapers for sale

A vendor sells newspapers at the 57th Presidential Inauguration on January 21, 2013. 

4. Veterans arrive early

War veterans line up as they gather at the US Capitol for the 57th Presidential Inauguration on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. 

5. Obama steps out

U.S. President Barack Obama arrives during the Presidential Inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. 

6. Obama Girls

Rickita Glass and Kelly Grimes and others gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony.

7. The Oath

U.S. President Barack Obama is sworn in during the public ceremony as first lady Michelle Obama looks on during the Presidential Inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. 

8. Team huddle

School children attend the 57th Presidential Inauguration on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

9. Freedom flags

People wave American flags as people gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony. 

10. A couple kiss

Gustavo Cinfuentes and Greg Josken hug near the U.S. Capitol building as they stand on the National Mall waiting for the start of the Inauguration ceremony. 

11. Cheer

People wave and cheer at a television camera near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall before the Inauguration ceremony. 

12. Tree people 

People attend the public ceremonial swearing-in ceremony for President Barack Obama as they stand on the National Mall during the Inauguration ceremony.

13. Obama buttons

Lisa Hogue wears pins as she and others gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

14. Obama waves

U.S. President Barack Obama waves during the public ceremonial Inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.

15. Beyonce and the First Lady

First lady Michelle Obama greets singer Beyonce after she performs the National Anthem during the public ceremonial Inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.