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Time-lapse video: Obama’s inauguration in one minute

Watch a one-minute time-lapse of the entire presidential inauguration, from pre-dawn set-ups to the end of the event. (Alex Garcia/Chicago Tribune)

Inauguration 2013: Enjoy it while it lasts

Obama’s inaugural address ‘politically aggressive’

Chicago Tribune columnist Eric Zorn says that while President Barack Obama spoke about unity in his second inaugural address, he wasn’t without some partisan jabs. (Posted on: Jan. 21, 2013.)

Raw inauguration video: Beyonce performs

Beyonce performed the national anthem during President Obama’s inauguration. (Posted on: Jan. 21, 2013)

Raw inauguration video: Waiting by barricades

Inauguration spectators from Cleveland wait by barricades. (Posted on: Jan. 21, 2013)

Obama: No need for perpetual war

In his inaugural address, President Barack Obama says enduring security and lasting peace do not require perpetual war. But he said the U.S. will defend itself through ‘strengths of arms and rule of law.’ (Jan. 21)

Raw: Biden takes public oath of office

Vice President Joe Biden has taken a ceremonial oath office, kicking off the start of his second term with President Barack Obama. (Jan. 21)

Obama’s inaugural address: What to expect

Tribune Washington Bureau Chief David Lauter wonders whether Obama’s inaugural address can help bridge the partisan divide in Washington. (Posted on: Jan. 21, 2013)

Raw video: Scene at Union Station in Washington

A military presence was found this morning at Washington’s Union Station as people began to make their way to the inauguration ceremony. (Posted on: Jan. 21, 2013)

Tuning up for the Obama inauguration

Singers, musicians, vendors and a veteran parade planner tune up on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, for President Obama’s Monday inauguration. (Chris Walker, Chicago Tribune)

Tammy Duckworth talks volunteerism and Obama’s second inauguration

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) volunteers for National Day of Service and discusses President Obama’s second inauguration. (Chris Walker, Chicago Tribune)

Illinois Inaugural Gala

Chicago Tribune reporter Jenniffer Weigel talks with Sen. Dick Durbin and Gov. Pat Quinn at the Illinois Inaugural Gala in Washington D.C.

Inside details on inauguration tickets

Chicago Tribune reporter Jenniffer Weigel talks with Chicago Tribune/Washington D.C. Bureau reporter Katherine Skiba about the demand for inauguration tickets and the comparison between this year’s inauguration and Obama’s first inauguration in 2009.

Scene from Capitol Hill: In preparation for inaugural ceremony

Chicago Tribune reporter Jenniffer Weigel captures the scene today from Capitol Hill as it is in preparation for tomorrow’s inaugural ceremony. (Posted: January 20, 2013)

Raw: Obama Sworn in for Second Term

On the cusp of his second term, President Barack Obama took the oath of office in an intimate White House ceremony, a swearing-in ritual he will repeat on Monday before a massive crowd at the Capitol. (Jan. 20)

Biden sworn in for second term

WASHINGTON (AFP) – (AFP) – US Vice President Joe Biden re-took the oath of office Sunday as Barack Obama officially begins his second term, a day ahead of public festivities planned for Monday. Duration: 01:01.

Raw: Obama, Biden Lay Wreath at Arlington

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden have laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery. Their visit came shortly after Biden was sworn in to a second term, and before Obama will be sworn in later at the White House. (Jan. 20)

President Obama to be inaugurated Sunday

President Obama will be inaugurated Sunday.