Joe Biden was sworn in as the first Catholic Vice President of the United States during Inauguration ceremonies in Washington.
Barack Obama's final moments before becoming the 44th President of the United States.
Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, as well as the first African-American to hold the office, during Inauguration ceremonies in Washington.
Katie Couric spoke with Alan Pizzey in Gaza City about how Barack Obama's administration may handle tensions in the Middle East.
In a somber speech at an Inaugural luncheon, President Barack Obama sent Sen. Ted Kennedy well wishes after Kennedy fell ill during the luncheon event.
During the congressional luncheon, Senator Ted Kennedy reportedly suffered seizures before being taken to an ambulance by fellow Senators Chris Dodd and John Kerry.
Jeff Greenfield spoke with Sen. Chris Dodd about Sen. Ted Kennedy's seizure during an inaugural luncheon attended by Barack Obama.
Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons tells Katie Couric how the Obama administration could keep young people engaged in the political process.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk down Pennsylvania Avenue and greet the millions of people who came to witness history.
An inside look at the Huffington Post's 2009 Inaugural Ball in Washington D.C., attended by Larry David, Jesse Jackson, Josh Groban and more!
"CBS News RAW": The fearsome lines at the Inauguration caused many to feel unsafe. One D.C. celebrator said that she was so squished she could hardly breathe.
By building mounds of dirt to stand on, spectators gained height and a better view of Barack Obama's Inauguration. Pure Digital's Joe Ross shot the mounds with a Flip Mino camera.
In Full: On the eve of his presidential inauguration, Barack Obama speaks candidly with Katie Couric about the changes in store for him and his family as they prepare to enter the White House.
"Only On The Web:" As the first black man took the nationu2019s highest office, emotions ran high for African Americans who flocked to the capitol.
Chip Reid speaks with Katie Couric about the day's events. Reid says that the campaign and inauguration were a success, but President Obama's true test is soon to come.
As Barack Obama becomes the first African American U.S. President, CBS News' Harold Dow highlights the life of Medgar Evers, a black civil rights activist who was assassinated in the 1960s.
"Only On The Web:" From street musicians to the Boys Choir of Kenya, musicians came out to rock the presidential inauguration.
Generations of African Americans have waited to see the day when a black person would become president. Travelling to D.C. by charter plane, a group of African Americans, young and old, talk about what this inauguration means to them.
"CBS News RAW": President-Elect Barack Obama speaks about paying tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., thanking volunteers in Washington, D.C. for giving so much of themselves to better the country.
"Only On The Web": A class of students read the letter from President-Elect Barack Obama to his children, Malia and Sasha Obama, talking about the future and his love for them.
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