WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: Dr. Ruth Westheimer (C) smiles as she watches US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance during the Western Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States today, becoming the first African-American to be elected President of the US. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: Dr. Ruth Westheimer (C) smiles as she watches US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance during the Western Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States today, becoming the first African-American to be elected President of the US.

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