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President Obama's second term begins without a hitch
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Ed Henry reports from the White House
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- Date Jan 20, 2013
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It was the centerpiece.
In a day of relatively little fanfare.
That is being saved for the public inauguration ceremonies tomorrow we have extensive coverage tonight would begin with chief White House correspondent Ed Henry.
At the -- -- This time it was flawless thanks to note cards for Chief Justice John Roberts.
I Barack Hussein Obama do solemnly swear -- Barack Hussein Obama do solemnly swear.
For President Obama both a solemn constitutional.
Event in the blue room and just -- -- Sharing an emotional moment with his girls.
-- -- -- A sign over -- -- 75 days after a tough reelection victory over Republican Mitt Romney.
Yeah it is right back to work for a president getting regular updates on the terror attack in Algeria.
A reminder of the grave threat from al-Qaeda and one of many -- second term challenges hanging over Monday's ceremonial swearing in were aides say his inaugural address will focus on bringing the nation together and she's gonna make that point very strongly.
That that people here in Washington.
Need to seek common ground Republicans -- other signs suggest just the opposite.
Such as the defiant -- at last week's news conference and a new group made up of former campaign aides now planning to pressure congress.
I was surprised this week to see him.
The transition his campaign committee into an -- on go mean.
Campaign style effort to have an impact on the Washington debate because it doesn't seem to me that the lesson the first term would be that that worked out very well.
All those battles begin anew Tuesday for now it's mostly pomp and circumstance are also important defend the constitution United States starting with vice president Joseph Biden getting sworn in just after eight -- Yeah because justice Sonia Sotomayor had to rush to New York City for a book signing.
We're gonna walk out she -- cars waiting so she can catch a train I hope I haven't caused him to miss.
Biden later joined the president at Arlington national cemetery.
Then the Obama -- worshipped at a historic black church to pay homage to Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Tomorrow the president has decided used to bibles.
One used by king the other by Abraham Lincoln there action.
They represent.
Are the only reason it's possible for me to be.
Inaugurated.
Now Martin Luther King Day just happens to be tomorrow as well the president is telling friends.
He sees a direct connection to him being on that podium tomorrow and the sacrifices of doctor king and many others got a chance to talk about all this tonight at a candlelight restored candlelight reception.
Here in Washington 8:45 PM eastern time -- And had her love and north lawn Ed thank you for all of those who didn't know my.