Images from Obama's first 100 days

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Images from Obama's first 100 days

Images from Obama's first 100 days

Nov. 4, 2008 -- Barack Obama becomes the 44th president of the United States. The Nov. 5 edition of the AJC tells the story. His first 100 days in office would begin Jan. 20, 2009.

Obama rests his hand on President Lincoln's Inaugural Bible as his wife Michelle holds it while he takes the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.

Obama is congratulated by daughter Sasha after taking the oath of office, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.

Obama walks down Pennsylvania Avenue with his wife Obama on their way to the White House, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.

The Obamas dance during the Western Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.

Obama working in the Oval Office, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs looks at President Obama's new Air Force One jacket, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009.

The Obamas visit second graders at Capital City Public Charter School in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009.

Obama with his daughter Sasha and an unidentified friend leave the White House to board Marine One. The First Family was preparing to fly to Camp David for their first visit and overnight stay, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009.

Obama signs the $787 billion economic stimulus bill at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science in Denver, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009.

Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi applaud as President Obama addresses a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009.

The president and first lady walk toward the East Room of the White House for entertainment following a dinner with the nation's governors in the State Dining Room, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009.

Obama signs an executive order on stem cell research, March 9, 2009.

President Obama, a Chicago Bulls fan, gets a good natured ribbing by Washington Wizards fan Miles Rawls ( top left) during an NBA game, Friday, Feb. 27, 2009.

Obama appears on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in Burbank, Calif., Thursday, March 19, 2009.

The Obamas walk across the South Lawn of the White House, Saturday, March 21, 2009.

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama leave the White House for a trip to the United Kingdom to attend the G20 Summit, Tuesday, March 31, 2009.

The Obamas with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip during an audience at Buckingham Palace in London, Wednesday, April 1, 2009.

Obama arrives for a news conference at the G-20 summit at the ExCel Centre in London, Thursday, April 2, 2009.

President Obama and Michelle Obama greet the crowd in front of the Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, Sunday, April 5, 2009.

President Obama smiles as he greets the crowd after his speech in front of the Castle in Prague, Czech Republic. Sunday, April 5, 2009.

A woman takes a self portrait with President Obama as he greets the crowd at Hradcany Square in Prague. Sunday, April 5, 2009.

Obama greets military personnel at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Tuesday, April 7, 2009.

Malia Obama runs with Bo, the Obama's new dog, followed by President Obama and Sasha Obama, on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, April 14, 2009,

Obama uses a shovel as he plants a tree with volunteers at a national service project at Kenilworth Aquatic Garden in Washington, Tuesday, April 21, 2009.

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Nov. 4, 2008 -- Barack Obama becomes the 44th president of the United States. The Nov. 5 edition of the AJC tells the story. His first 100 days in office would begin Jan. 20, 2009.

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