Construction of the 55th Presidential Inaugural Platform.

A view from the U.S. Capitol of the Inaugural Platform (under construction), the West Front lawn and the National Mall.

An aerial view of the Capitol Complex at dusk on January 19th, the eve of the Inauguration, after the city was coated with a light dusting of snow.

Early in the morning of Inauguration Day. The Presidential Platform prepared and ready for the day's historic events.

A view of guests as they arrived on the West Front lawn.

"The President's Own" United States Marine Band, as they prepared to perform at the 55th Presidential Inaugural.

U.S. Army Presidential Salute Battery, 3rd U.S. Infantry Division—"The Old Guard"—prepared to render honors to the President.

The United States Naval Academy Men's and Woman's Glee Clubs performed during the musical prelude from the Upper West Terrace of the Capitol.

The Alcorn State University Concert Choir performed during the Inaugural prelude.

The United States Armed Forces Joint Color Team posted the national colors.

Seats on the lawn continued to fill up as the ceremony started

Reverend Wintley Phipps performed "Heal Our Land" during the Inaugural prelude.

Mr. Guy Hovis performed "Let the Eagle Soar" during the Inaugural prelude.

The United States Army Herald Trumpets.

Former President George H.W. Bush, Mrs. Bush and their granddaughters, Jenna and Barbara Bush as they proceeded through the Crypt to the platform.

The First Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush, were escorted through the Crypt by Mrs. Tricia Lott and the spouses of the members of Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.

Former President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush in their seats on the President's Platform.

The Former Presidents Carter and Clinton and former Vice President Quayle on the President's Platform.

The Vice President Dick Cheney, escorted by Senate Majority Leader William H. Frist and House Majority Leader Tom DeLay.

Honors to the Commander in Chief

President George W. Bush as he arrived at the 55th Presidential Inaugural Platform.

Chairman Trent Lott presided over the 55th Presidential Inaugural.

The Reverend Dr. Luis Leon delivered the invocation.

Mezzo-soprano Susan Graham performed a musical selection entitled, "Bless this House".

"The President's Own" United States Marine Band.

Chief Justice William Rehnquist and associate justices of the Supreme Court.

Senator Christopher J. Dodd welcomed guests.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, J. Dennis Hastert administered the Oath of Office to the Vice President, Dick Cheney. The Vice President was accompanied by his wife Mrs. Lynne Cheney and daughters, Mary Cheney (holding the Bible) and Elizabeth Cheney.

Another view the Vice President, Dick Cheney, taking the Oath of Office.

The President congratulates the Vice President.

Chairman Trent Lott introduces, Denyce Graves, for a musical selection.

Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves performing the musical selection "American Anthem."

The President of the United States, George W. Bush, taking the Oath of Office. The Oath is administered by the Chief Justice, William Rehnquist. Accompanying the President are the First Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush (holding the Bible) and daughters, Jenna and Laura Bush.

Another view of the Presidential Oath of Office.

A view of the huge crowd as they observed the 43rd President take the Oath of Office.

The President taking to Oath as mandated by the Constitution - "I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

The United States Army Herald Trumpets saluted the new President, with "Ruffles and Flourishes".

U.S. Army Presidential Salute Battery, 3rd U.S. Infantry Division—"The Old Guard"—saluted the Commander and Chief with a 21 gun salute.

Chairman Trent Lott congratulates the President of the United States, George W. Bush.

The Vice President, Dick Cheney, congratulates the President, George W. Bush.

The United States Capitol and the 55th Presidential Inaugural.

A view from the Capitol of the Inaugural Address of the President of the United States, George W. Bush.

The Inaugural Address by the 43rd President of the United States.

Pastor Kirbyjon H. Caldwell delivered the benediction.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Bradley Bennett performed the National Anthem.

The President and Vice President, accompanied by the members of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in the President's Room in the Capitol Building.

A view of the place settings 55th Inaugural Luncheon held in National Statuary Hall in the Capitol.

The Floral centerpieces at the head table of the Inaugural Luncheon.

The head table for the Inaugural Luncheon in National Statuary Hall in the Capitol. Displayed above the head table, Wind River, Wyoming, by Albert Bierstadt, on loan from the Philip Anschutz Collection.

Senate Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black offered the Invocation before the Inaugural Luncheon.

Chairman Trent Lott welcomed guests to the Inaugural Luncheon. Behind the Chairman, another view of Wind River, Wyoming, by Albert Bierstadt.

A view of the 55th Presidential Inaugural Luncheon in National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol.

The Congressional Inaugural Committee Chairman, Trent Lott, offered a toast to the newly inaugurated President.

Senator Christopher J. Dodd, accompanied by Chairman Trent Lott, presented the Official Inaugural Photograph of the Vice Presidential Oath of Office, to Vice President Dick Cheney.

Chairman Trent Lott and his wife, Tricia, presented the President and the Vice President of the United States a pair of two-piece hurricanes. The shades are of the finest quality full lead crystal from Lenox China and Crystal in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. The images of the United States Capitol and the White House are etched into the crystal.

After the Inaugural Luncheon, the President and Vice President were escorted to the East Front of the Capitol. The branches of the military passed in review before the Commander and Chief, the President of the United States.

The United States Armed Forces Joint Color Team passed in review before the President and Vice President on the East Front of the Capitol.

The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" passed in review before the President and Vice President.

A view of the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps at the military review during the 55th Presidential Inaugural.

The United States Marine Corps and Unites States Navy passed in review on the East Front of the Capitol.

Members of the United States Marine Corps honored the President and Vice President of the United States.

A view of the American Flag which flew proudly over the United States Capitol during the 55th Presidential Inaugural.