Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 was a momentous day in the history of the United States. Barack Obama, the first black person to ever take presidential office, was officially inaugurated as the president of the United States of America. Hundreds of thousands of Americans from across the nation attended the event, filling The National Mall from the Capitol Building past the Washington Monument.
The crowds were full of energy and excitement, sporting Obama t-shirts, hats, earrings, posters, flags, and every item that could possibly bear his image. Check out our gallery of photos taken by a Biola student at this monumental celebration.
Photo courtesy of Photo by Pat Wellenbach
A shopper walks to his car at a Wal-Mart Store in Brunswick, Maine, on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008. The world's largest retailer announced its renewed focus on low prices has paid off with a 4-percent rise in profit for its fourth quarter. (AP Photo)
