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Watch the Inauguration's Best Moments

Crowd Swarms National Mall for Obama's Inauguration

In inaugural address, Obama calls on all Americans to a "new era of responsibility."

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WATCH: Obama's Full Inauguration Speech

The 44th president delivers his inaugural address outside of the U.S. Capitol.

Obama's New Team Takes Over

PHOTOS: World Reaction to Inauguration

Dear Malia and Sasha: Bush Daughters' Advice

WATCH: Barack Obama Sworn In as President

The president-elect takes the presidential oath.

Emotions Overflow as Millions Witness History

PHOTOS: President Obama's Inauguration

Obama Embraces Middle Name: Hussein

Inaugurations Past and Present

Inauguration Kicks Off with Star-Studded Event at Lincoln Memorial

Obama kicks off inauguration with speech at Lincoln Memorial: "Anything is possible in America."

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What Recession? The $170M Inauguration

Obama's inauguration financed in part by bailed-out Wall Street executives.

Inauguration Travel Guide to D.C.

A tourist's ticket to cozy bars, cheap eats and how to survive the Metro.

Obama's Dream Team: A Look at the 44th President's Administration

A look at picks, top contenders for President Obama's administration.

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Michelle Obama

For the Girls, Obamas Move to Washington

Family settles in to hotel so Malia, Sasha will be ready for 1st day of school.

Obama: Michelle Is 'My Reality Check'

Michelle and Barack Obama on their relationship and family.

Vice President Joe Biden

George Stephanopoulos interviews Vice President-elect Joe Biden

Biden to Chair Task Force on Middle Class

"I'll be the guy honchoing that policy," Biden tells Stephanopoulos.

How Biden Boosted the Democratic Ticket

Six-term Delaware senator added experience and emotion to Obama ticket.

Presidential Power Lunch: Former Presidents Welcome the New Guy

Carter, Clinton and two Bushes welcome Obama to club over lunch at the White House.

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Obama to Bush: Economy Can't Wait

WATCH: Jake Tapper on the Transition of Power

Bush, Obama Meet at White House

WATCH: Obama Takes on Economy

Bushes Welcome Obamas to White House

WATCH: Clinton 'Proud' to Join Obama

Oval Office Handover: Spats and Grudges

WATCH: Obama Officially Elected President

Obama: A Stimulus Package Needed

Obama Chief of Staff Pledges Bipartisan Track

Issues Facing Obama: Pakistan, Afghanistan Pose Challenge Abroad

Unreliable border between Afghanistan, Pakistan pose toughest challege for President Obama.

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What Obama Win Means for Stem Cells

The next administration may lift a 14-year ban on embryonic stem cell research.

Bye Bye Bush Doctrine? Obama's Foreign Policy

President-Elect Faces a Changed Congress

Could Obama Restore American Brand?

A Look at Health Care Under Obama

ABC News' medical editor analyzes health care under a new president.

Obama's Impact on High Court Nominations

Dow Takes Dive on Day After Election

Justices: Will She Stay or Will He Go?

ELECTION NIGHT: Victorious Obama Says 'Change Has Come to America'

Barack Obama makes history by becoming America's first black president.

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WATCH: Full Obama Victory Speech

Sen. Obama promises "a new dawn of American leadership."

TRANSCRIPT: Obama's Victory Speech

For Dems, Does Majority Always Rule?

EXIT POLLS: Voter Dissatisfaction Lifts Obama

PHOTOS: Obama Backstage on Election Night

A historic photo essay of moments just before Obama claimed victory.

WATCH: McCain Concedes Presidential Race

History Made as Blacks Glimpse 'Promised Land'

ELECTION MAP: See How the Country Voted

The First Family's First Puppy

A rescue Portuguese Water dog is still at the top of list for "First Dog".

First Pooch to Be a Portuguese Water Dog?

The first lady tells People magazine that a rescue Portuguese Water dog is on top of the list.

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Political Punch

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Republicans Surge in New ABC News/Washington Post Poll

The President says he's trying to reach across the aisle but the Republicans are not reaching back. And in the latest ABC News poll we may see the reason -- Republicans are in a dramatically improved... [continue]

The Note

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Relevance vs. Resurgence: GOP Matters Again -- And That Cuts Both Ways

By Rick Klein Which party is happier right now that every day isn’t Election Day? (Or, at least, that any of the days in the immediate future aren’t Election Day?) No, this has nothing to do with the... [continue]

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Wall Street Bonuses President Obama Once Called 'Obscene' and 'Shameful' Now He Doesn’t Begrudge

As recently as just a few weeks ago, President Obama called massive Wall Street bonuses “obscene,” “the height of irresponsibility” and “shameful,” an “outrage” and a violation “our fundamental... [continue]

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