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Obama delivered his inaugural address to the crowds as the President of the United States following his swearing-in ceremony. Poet Elizabeth Alexander then delivered the inaugural poem, Praise Song for the Day, and civil rights activist Joseph Lowery, minister of the United Methodist Church, delivered the benediction. The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus concluded the ceremony with a performance of the United States national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner.
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The inaugural parade route ran along Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. from the U.S. Capitol, ending at the north face of the White House. During most of the parade, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama traveled in the new armored limousine because of potential security threats. The President and First Lady twice exited their limousine, walking on Pennsylvania Avenue for portions of the parade.Vice President Biden and his wife Jill walked the parade route at several points with their children Beau, Hunter and Ashley.
- total distance: 5 miles (8 km)
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