Storified by The White House· Fri, Jan 18 2013 18:26:51
On January 21, President Obama will be sworn in at a ceremony marking the beginning of his second term. On Inauguration Day we'll highlight your tweets and photos from the event. Join the conversation by using #Inaug2013. In the meantime, enjoy a look back at Inauguration 2009.
"On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord." —President Obama, January 20, 2009
On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama was sworn into office as the 44th President of the United States. Millions of people around the world shared in the historic moment. Watch him take the oath and deliver his first inaugural address.
"What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility — a recognition on the part of every American that we have duties to ourselves, our nation and the world" —President Obama, January 20, 2009
Be a part of history: Tune in on January 21, 2013 to watch the 57th Presidential Inauguration live at 11:00 a.m. ET at WH.gov/Inauguration.