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Sunday, 21 January, 2001, 00:02 GMT

In Pictures: Bush's big day


The swearing in of President George W Bush and Vice-President Dick Cheney took place as specified in the constitution at midday on 20 January.

The gloomy weather could not dampen Republican spirits or the grandeur and pomp of the ceremony to inaugurate the new president.

George Bush takes oath of office

Bush shakes hands with Al Gore

Media stand at inauguration

Barbara and Jenna Bush

West facade of the Capitol

Senator Edward Kennedy

Colin Powell

Protesters in Washington DC


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