The historic event, watched by 38 million people nationwide , marked the first time an African-American assumed the office of the presidency.
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Obama was inaugurated 10 years ago today — here's what newspapers looked like the next day
Ten years ago, on January 20, 2009, Barack Obama was inaugurated as president of the United States.
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Newspapers around the world reflected the significance of the inauguration on their front pages the following day.
Take a look at a few of the best front pages from around the world:
The Washington Post
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Washington Post
The New York Times
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New York Times
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The San Francisco Chronicle
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San Francisco Chronicle
The Chicago Tribune
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Chicago Tribune
The New York Daily News
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New York Daily News
The Columbian (Clark County, Washington)
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The Columbian
The Toronto Sun
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Toronto Sun
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The Guardian (United Kingdom)
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The Guardian
The Daily Mail (United Kingdom)
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Daily Mail
Bild (Germany)
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