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Love is in the air: Obamas get smoochy during inauguration

Updated at 9:55 p.m. ET:Who said love and politics don't mix?Newly inaugurated Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have been lovey-dovey with each other all day long, well in advance of Monday night's inaugural balls and first dance.They held hands on the route of the presidential inauguration parade down Pennsylvania Avenue, and once they took their position to watch the parade wind past t
Relaxed and happy, the Obamas showed plenty of public displays of inaugural affection on Monday.
Relaxed and happy, the Obamas showed plenty of public displays of inaugural affection on Monday.NBC News

Updated at 9:55 p.m. ET:

Who said love and politics don't mix?

Newly inaugurated Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have been lovey-dovey with each other all day long, well in advance of Monday night's inaugural balls and first dance.

President Barack Obama kisses first lady Michelle Obama while watching the presidential inaugural parade wind through the nation's capital on Monday.
President Barack Obama kisses first lady Michelle Obama while watching the presidential inaugural parade wind through the nation's capital on Monday.Mark Wilson / Getty Images

They held hands on the route of the presidential inauguration parade down Pennsylvania Avenue, and once they took their position to watch the parade wind past them, they kissed and nuzzled on multiple occasions.

Sasha and Malia (and dozens of TV cameras) were right there, but that didn't stop the first couple. Nor did the kids cringe at their parents' actions. (In fact, the kids encouraged some of the cutest moments, using their cell phones to capture photos of their affectionate Mom and Dad.)

Relaxed and happy, the Obamas showed plenty of public displays of inaugural affection on Monday.
Relaxed and happy, the Obamas showed plenty of public displays of inaugural affection on Monday.NBC News

And then, of course, the romance continued when the first couple finally got to dance together at the Inaugural Ball:

A kiss to build a dream on: President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama puckered up while dancing at the Inaugural Ball on Monday night in Washington, D.C.
A kiss to build a dream on: President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama puckered up while dancing at the Inaugural Ball on Monday night in Washington, D.C.Mandel Ngan / AFP - Getty Images

Keep on scrolling to see more public displays of inaugural affection.

President Barack Obama kisses his wife's hand during the inaugural parade.
President Barack Obama kisses his wife's hand during the inaugural parade.Joe Skipper / Reuters
First daughters Malia and Sasha Obama seemed completely unfazed by their smoochy parents.
First daughters Malia and Sasha Obama seemed completely unfazed by their smoochy parents.NBC News
The Obamas held hands as they walked down Pennsylvania Avenue during the 57th presidential inauguration parade on Monday in Washington, D.C.
The Obamas held hands as they walked down Pennsylvania Avenue during the 57th presidential inauguration parade on Monday in Washington, D.C.Charles Dharapak / AP

This story was first published at 6:35 p.m. ET on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.

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