The Most Important Events That Changed History Forever

Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama (2009)

The first inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States took place on January 20, 2009. The inauguration set a record attendance for any event held in Washington, D.C., becoming one of the most observed events in history by a global audience. Obama was the first Black president of the United States.

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