Highlights from U.S. President Donald J. Trump's inauguration
Top pictures as the 45th U.S. president is sworn into office
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as his wife, Melania, and son Barron look on during the 58th presidential inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 20, 2017.
Here's a look at highlights from the inauguration.
Big crowds
Crowds gather in front of the U.S. Capitol. An estimated 900,000 people attended the Washington event.
White House greeting
Outgoing President Barack Obama, right, and Michelle Obama, left, pose with president-elect Donald Trump and wife Melania at the White House prior to the inauguration.
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Members of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sit in the rain waiting for the swearing-in.
The National Cathedral Choir
Young members of the National Cathedral Choir warm up at the U.S. Capitol.
Hillary Clinton arrives at the U.S. Capitol
Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets Michelle Obama as former president Bill Clinton and former president George W. Bush look on.
A bipartisan selfie
Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar takes a selfie with Republican Senator John McCain, second right, and Senator Bernie Sanders, right, on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Building.
Former president Jimmy Carter, all smiles
Former president Jimmy Carter is all smiles as he arrives with his wife, Rosalynn Carter, arrive.
Trump supporters
Trump supporters gather on the National Mall.
Less enthused
Those less enthusiastic about Trump were also present on the Mall.
Protests on the streets of Washington
Protests on Washington streets occurred during and after the inauguration.
Presidential motorcade
Obama and Trump's motorcade drives down Pennsylvania Avenue.
Trump staffers arrive
From left, Trump's White House director of strategic communications, Hope Hicks, senior counselor Steve Bannon and Counselor to the president Kellyanne Conway arrive.
Vice-President Mike Pence arrives
U.S. Vice President-elect Mike Pence arrives for his inaguration (as well as that of President-elect Donald Trump's).
Former president Bush is well-covered
Former president George W. Bush keeps covered in the rain as he sits with his wife.
Jackie Evancho sings the national anthem
Members of the Supreme Court hold their hands over their hearts as Jackie Evancho sings the national anthem.
Trump arrives
President-elect Donald Trump pumps his fist as he arrives for his Presidential Inauguration.
Bird's eye view
A bird's-eye view of Trump's arrival on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
Pence becomes Vice President
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as his wife Karen Pence looks on.
Trump becomes President
Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States as Melania Trump holds the bible.
Trump's family looks on
Trump takes the oath of office as his wife Melania holds the bible and his children Barron, Ivanka, Eric and Tiffany look on.
Taking it all in
A view of the West Front of the U.S. Capitol building as President Donald Trump takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, becoming the 45th president of the United States.
