• inauguration 2013

Beyonce sings the National Anthem at the ceremonial swearing-in for President Barack Obama at the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) 

Beyonce inauguration anthem lip-synced

Beyonce lip-synced the national anthem during her rousing performance at President Barack Obama's inauguration, according to the U.S. Marine Band.

    Advertisement
    • Inauguration 2013
    Beyonce, Hudson do star turns at inauguration

    Beyonce drew a loud cheer at the inauguration Monday even before her impressive rendition of the national anthem. But in the role she played four years ago

    President completes long day of second inaugural events

    The Obamas attended the Inaugural Ball. It was so large that it was on two levels, requiring them to dance twice. All three dances featured live performances

    Obama joins inaugural parade as he begins 2nd term

    President Barack Obama exited his limousine for the traditional presidential walk in the inaugural parade from Capitol Hill to the White House.

    Video: 2013 inauguration performances

    James Taylor, Kelly Clarkson and Beyonce were among the musical talent that performed at the 2013 ceremonial inauguration.

    Quotes on Inauguration Day

    "Our country cannot succeed when a shrinking few do very well and a growing many barely make it." —President Barack Obama, during his second inaugural address.

    Transcript: President Barack Obama's inaugural address

    View the complete text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address.

    Obama stumbles on "states" during swearing in

    Chief Justice John Roberts got it right this time — but President Barack Obama appeared to stumble over the word "states" during his ceremonial swearing in.

    Michelle Obama wears Wu to the balls again

    Michelle Obama made it a fashion tradition Monday night, wearing a custom-made Jason Wu gown to the inaugural balls.

    Obama's second inaugural is a political speech

    President Barack Obama never mentioned the words Democrat or Republican, yet his second inaugural address was a decidedly political speech.

    A day pulsing with history follows very old script

    President Barack Obama's inauguration Monday brought out a festive crowd of flag-wavers who filled the National Mall to overflowing, hailed his moment with

    • Photo Gallery

    Photos: The Inaugural Balls

    The first couple and the second took a spin on the floor with selected members of the military. And the …

    Advertisement
    • Test Your Knowledge

    Inauguration Trivia

    Take our quiz to test your knowledge or past inaugurations.

    Advertisement