
Rickita Glass (L) and Kelly Grimes and others gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama will be ceremonially sworn in for his second term today. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Lucille White of Cleveland takes a picture on the National Mall during the 57th presidential inauguration ceremony featuring an address by President Barack Obama. Obama spoke on the west front of the Capitol while the crowd on the Mall watched the proceedings on large monitors. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

People gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama will be ceremonially sworn in for his second term today. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

People wave and cheer at a television camera near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall before the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama, will be ceremonially sworn in for his second term today. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Rev. Jesse Jackson waits for the start of the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Lisa Hogue wears pins as she and others gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama will be ceremonially sworn in for his second term today. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Crowds wait for the start of the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Actor Steve Harvey waits for the start of the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Mary Proby and others gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama, will be ceremonially sworn in for his second term today. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Dorothy Atkinson and others gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama, will be ceremonially sworn in for his second term today. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Monica Fitchett holds a cut-out of President Barack Obama as she and others gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama will be ceremonially sworn in for his second term today. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

People wave and cheer at a television camera near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall before the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama, will be ceremonially sworn in for his second term today. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Tanya Ward (L) and Michelle Hicks and others gather near the U.S. Capitol building on the National Mall for the Inauguration ceremony on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama will be ceremonially sworn in for his second term today. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Musicians John Mayer and Katy Perry attend the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Actress Eva Longoria arrives for the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce arrive at the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former U.S. President Bill Clinton arrive during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Rev. Al Sharpton arrives for the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

First lady Michelle Obama walks through the crypt on her way to watch U.S. President Barack Obama be sworn-in for a second term during his public Inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Building January 21, 2013 in Washington, D.C. The President and first lady were joined by daughters Sasha and Malia. (Photo by Molly Riley-Pool/Getty Images)

U.S. President Barack Obama walks through the U.S. Capitol on his way to being sworn-in for a second term during his public Inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Building January 21, 2013 in Washington, D.C. President Obama was joined by first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia. (Photo by Molly Riley-Pool/Getty Images)

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (R) arrives with House Minority Leader Sen. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

First lady Michelle Obama arrives during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) arrives with U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) (L) during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden clap during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

U.S. President Barack Obama sits during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

U.S. President Barack Obama waves during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Lee University Choir from Cleveland, TN performs in the bleachers during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

First lady Michelle Obama and daughters, Sasha Obama and Malia Obama arrive during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

U.S. President Barack Obama is sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts during the public ceremony as First lady Michelle Obama, and daughters, Sasha Obama (R) and Malia Obama look on during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Sasha Obama (R) and Malia Obama arrive during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

People attend the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama (R) and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden look on during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

U.S. President Barack Obama kisses First lady Michelle Obama during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

First lady Michelle Obama (L) greets U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on the reviewing stand as the presidential inaugural parade winds through the nation’s capital January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was ceremonially sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Beyoncé performs the national anthem as U.S. President Barack Obama looks on during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Singer Beyonce performs the National Anthem during the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

U.S. President Barack Obama greets Beyoncé during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

U.S. President Barack Obama arrives during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama listen as Sen. Charles Schumer, Chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, speaks at the Inaugural Luncheon in Statuary Hall on Inauguration day at the U.S. Capitol building January 21, 2013 in Washington D.C. President Obama was ceremonially sworn in for his second term today. (Photo by Allison Shelley/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama (R) kisses first lady Michelle Obama on the reviewing stand as the presidential inaugural parade winds through the nation’s capital January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was ceremonially sworn in for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Vice President Joe Biden, his wife Dr. Jill Biden and President Barack Obama admire hand-cut and etched crystal vases created by Lenox given to them as gifts at the Inaugural Luncheon in Statuary Hall on inauguration day at the U.S. Capitol building January 21, 2013 in Washington D.C. Obama and Biden were ceremonially sworn in for their second term today. (Photo by Allison Shelley/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama (R) waves as he is followed by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael J. Linnington after the Presidential review of the troops on the east side of the U.S. Capitol following Obama’s Inaugural address and ceremonial swearing-in for a second term as the 44th President of the United States on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama defeated Republican candidate Mitt Romney on Election Day 2012 to be re-elected for a second term. (Photo by CJ Gunther-Pool/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama (2L), his wife Michelle Obama (L), Vice President Joe Biden (2R) and his wife Dr. Jill Biden (R) and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael J. Linnington (C) watch during the Presidential review of the troops on the east side of the U.S. Capitol following Obama’s Inaugural address and ceremonial swearing-in for a second term as the 44th President of the United States on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama defeated Republican candidate Mitt Romney on Election Day 2012 to be re-elected for a second term. (Photo by CJ Gunther-Pool/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama waves as the presidential inaugural parade winds through the nation’s capital January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

People hold aloft posters of President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, altered to appear in African dress, during the inauguration parade on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Obama was ceremonially sworn in for a second term office during a public ceremony at the U.S. Capitol building. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walk along a stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue along the Parade Route during the 57th Presidential Inauguration on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/Joe KLAMAR (Photo credit should read JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk down Pennsylvania Avenue during the 57th Presidential Inauguration parade Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

President Barack Obama and First lady Michelle Obama walk the route as the presidential inaugural parade winds through the nation’s capital January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama participate during the inaugural parade on Pennsylvania Avenue January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama (L) and first lady Michelle Obama walk the route as the presidential inaugural parade winds through the nation’s capital January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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