U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden recite their Oaths of Office for the positions of President and Vice President of the United States at the 57th Inaugural Ceremonies in Washington, D.C.

Barack Obama and Joseph Biden recite their Oaths of Office for the positions of President and Vice President of the United States at the 57th Inaugural Ceremonies in Washington, D.C. Sen. Charles "Chuck" Schumer (D-NY) officiates. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) talks about the peaceful transfer of power then introduces Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor who administers the oath to Biden. Schumer introduces Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts who administers the oath to Obama. James Taylor sings "America The Beautiful".