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President Bush is sworn in
George W Bush takes the oath of office and is sworn in as the 43rd president of the United States. Watch highlights of the ceremony on Capitol Hill:
The Invocation:
Dick Cheney is sworn in as US vice president:
At 1700GMT, noon Washington time January 20th 2001, George W Bush is sworn in as the 43rd president of the United States and goes on to pledge to "build a single nation of justice and opportunity"
The Invocation:
 Thousands braved the cold to attend the ceremonies at the Capitol |
The invocation was delivered by Reverend Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham who delivered the invocation in 1989 at the inauguration of George W Bush's father.
Dick Cheney is sworn in as US vice president:
 US Vice President Dick Cheney |
Formerly a high-profile member of the US administration, Mr Cheney is considered a moderate conservative. He is credited with masterminding the US success in the Gulf War.
George W Bush takes the oath of office:
 President George W Bush taking the oath of office |
President Bush makes his inaugural address:
 Not everyone is looking forward to the Bush presidency |
President Bush used his speech to reach across political divides, stressing unity and calling for a new civility.
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