Barack Obama, 44th POTUS

#OTD Jan 20, 2009: Barack Obama was sworn in as 44th POTUS. Previously a Senator from Illinois, he was the 1st African American to be president. 10 inaugural balls were held that evening, including the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball, the 1st ever with free or affordable tickets.

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