The 2nd Term of President Obama Begins (Photos)

By National Journal Staff

Updated: January 21, 2013 | 12:53 p.m.
January 20, 2013 | 9:44 a.m.

On Sunday, January 20, President Obama and Vice President Biden were officially sworn in for a second term. Below, are images from the day.

President Barack Obama is officially sworn-in by Chief Justice John Roberts in the White House, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Brendan Smialowski)

President Obama embraces daughter Malia as first lady Michelle Obama watches after the swearing in. (AP Photo/Brendan Smialowsi)

President Obama places his hand on the Robinson family bible during the swearing in. (AP Photo/Larry Downing)

Vice President Joe Biden kisses grandson R. Hunter Biden after taking the oath of office during the official swearing-in ceremony at the Vice Presidient's residence at the Naval Observatory. (AP Photo/Kevin Lamarque)

The family bible used by U.S. Vice President Joe Biden for the oath of office. (AP Photo/Kevin Lamarque)

Vice President Biden, alongside his wife and family, takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Obama and Vice President Biden wait to place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

President Obama and Vice President Biden place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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