Panoramic view of Obama's second inauguration

President Barack Obama takes the oath of office on Jan. 21 at the U.S. Capitol. This panorama is composed of 28 separate images stitched together with software. Use the navigation buttons to move left, right or to zoom. (John Makely / NBC News)

President Barack Obama delivers his second inaugural speech, discussing how as a country we will move together, and that "America's possibilities are limitless."

Standing before hundreds of thousands of witnesses, President Obama swore to "preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States"  as he took the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. The ceremonial Inauguration for the public follows the small event on Sunday during which President Obama was officially sworn in to start his second term.

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Festivities for President Barack Obama's second inauguration.

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Comment author avatarGerry McFarlane

Wow! Feels like being there.

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Reply#1 - Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:58 PM EST
Comment author avatarSally in Chicago

Frigging amazing. Does anybody know, did they have big screens for the audiences?

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#1.1 - Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:51 AM EST
Comment author avatarSally in Chicago

We live in a digital age, smartphone era...notice all the cell phones in the audiences.

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#1.2 - Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:52 AM EST
Comment author avatarTommy-499410

Sally, yes they had big screens. It was amazing to be there!! COLD! But I would do it again!!

    #1.3 - Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:26 PM EST
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    Comment author avatarPoliticallyInfected

    I agree! Like WOW! Now I don't feel so bad that I wasn't there in person! Awesome job guys!

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    Reply#2 - Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:45 AM EST
    Comment author avatarbetteroff-3078689

    Witness the separation of religion and government...the composition is matter with faith..

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    Reply#3 - Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:54 AM EST
    Comment author avatarHere we are again

    Wow amazing panorama. the Zoom is incredible.

      Reply#4 - Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:44 AM EST
      Comment author avatarDiverdown1

      WOW! Wish I had been there. Great to see so many people show up. What a wonderful day!

        Reply#5 - Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:48 AM EST
        Comment author avatarjermaine88

        Wow!

          Reply#6 - Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:24 AM EST
          Comment author avatarAndy from the Steeler Nation

          Breathtaking!

            Reply#7 - Tue Jan 22, 2013 11:27 AM EST
            Comment author avatarisekjadask

            uptil I looked at the receipt which had said $4149, I didn't believe that my friend woz like really erning money part-time on their apple laptop.. there aunts neighbour started doing this 4 less than eight months and as of now repaid the dept on there place and got a new Jaguar E-type. this is where I went,

              Reply#8 - Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:07 PM EST
              Comment author avatarPValdes

              BEAUTIFUL VIEW !!!!!!.................... lousy president ..

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              Reply#9 - Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:17 PM EST
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