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President-elect Obama greets Jon Bon Jovi, Marisa Tomei, Shakira, Bono, The Edge, Bettye Lavette during the We Are One - Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington

Barack Obama

Inaugural festivities

President-elect Barack Obama began his day with a solemn moment at Arlington cemetery before attending the festive concert kicking off the Inaugural festivities at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.

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President-elect Obama greets Jon Bon Jovi, Marisa Tomei, Shakira, Bono, The Edge, Bettye Lavette during the We Are One - Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington

President-elect Barack Obama greets (L-R) Jon Bon Jovi, Marisa Tomei, Shakira, Bono, The Edge, Bettye Lavette during the We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, January 18, 2009. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES)
— Gary Hershorn / X00129
Large crowd attends the \"We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration\" at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington

A large crowd attends the \"We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration\" held in honor of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, January 18, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES)
— Kevin Lamarque / X00157
Country music singer Garth Brooks performs during the We Are One - Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington

Country music singer Garth Brooks performs during the We Are One: Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington January 18, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)
— Jason Reed / X00458
Washington prepares for Inauguration

epa01604088 Sean O'Connor of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA uses field glasses to try to get a view of the \"We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial\" in Washington, D.C., USA on 18 January 2009. Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. EPA/CHRIS GARDNER
— Chris Gardner / EPA
Bono of U2 performs during the We Are One - Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington

Bono of U2 performs \"In the Name of Love\" during the We Are One: Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington January 18, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)
— Jason Reed / X00458
US President Elect Barak Obama and his wife Michelle at the \"We Are One\"  The Obama Inaugural Celebration

epa01603976 US President Elect Barak Obama (3-L) and his wife Michelle (2-R) at the \"We Are One\" The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., USA on 18 January 2009. EPA/Dennis Brack POOL
— Dennis Brack Pool / ISP pool
Singer Mary J. Blige sings during the 'We Are One' Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington

Singer Mary J. Blige sings \"Lean on Me\" during the 'We Are One' Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington January 18, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)
— Jason Reed / X00458
Crowds gather on the Mall for the 'We Are One'  Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington

Crowds gather on the Mall for the 'We Are One' Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington January 18, 2009. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn (UNITED STATES)
— Gary Hershorn / X00129
Bruce Springsteen performs \"The Rising\" during the We Are One: Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington

Bruce Springsteen performs \"The Rising\" during the We Are One: Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington January 18, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)
— Jason Reed / X00458
Bettye Lavette and Jon Bon Jovi smile after singing at the We Are One: Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington

Bettye Lavette and Jon Bon Jovi (R) smile after singing at the We Are One: Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington January 18, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)
— Jason Reed / X00458
Crowds gather on the Mall looking toward the Washington Monument for the 'We Are One'  Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.

Crowds gather on the Mall looking toward the Washington Monument for the 'We Are One' Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. January 18, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)
— Jason Reed / X00458
Obama inauguration concert

epa01603834 Thousands of people brave the cold to see US President elect Barrack Obama, as he watched a music concert in Washington, D.C., USA,18 January 2009. The concert featured amongst others, Beyonce Knowles, Bruce Springsteen and U2's Bono. Obama will be inaugurated on 20 January with an estimated 2 million people gathering in the Mall in Washington to witness the historic event. EPA/SHAWN THEW .
— Shawn Thew / EPA
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama and Major General Richard Rowe walk down the stairs after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama (L) and Major General Richard Rowe walk down the stairs after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, January 18, 2009. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES)
— Jim Young / X90065
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden lay a wreath with Major Gen. Richard Rowe at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama (L) and Vice President-elect Joe Biden (C) lay a wreath with Major General Richard Rowe at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, January 18, 2009. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES)
— Jim Young / X90065
A U.S. Presidential limousine carrying U.S. Vice President-elect Joe Biden drives through Arlington Cemetery in Arlington

A U.S. Presidential limousine carrying U.S. Vice President-elect Joe Biden drives through Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, January 18, 2009. U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States on January 20. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES)
— Jim Young / X90065
Joe Biden

Vice President-elect Joe Biden greets Father Mark Horak as he holds his grandson, Robert Hunter Biden, 2, after attending Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in the Georgetown section of Washington, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
— Gerald Herbert / AP
Barack Obama

A presidential limousine with \"44\" on the license plate, part of the motorcade President elect Barack Obama, is parked in front of Blair House on Pennsylvania Avenue across from the White House in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
— Charles Dharapak / AP
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