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Photos: Party politics at the 2013 inaugural balls

Updated 11:57 AM EST, Tue January 22, 2013
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U.S. President Barack Obama prepares to dance with first lady Michelle Obama at the Commander-in-Chief Ball on Monday,January 21, 2013 in Washington. Obama was sworn in for his second term as president during a public Inauguration earlier in the day.
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U.S. President Barack Obama prepares to dance with first lady Michelle Obama at the Commander-in-Chief Ball on Monday,January 21, 2013 in Washington. Obama was sworn in for his second term as president during a public Inauguration earlier in the day.
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The Obamas walk on stage for their first dance together.
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The Obamas walk on stage for their first dance together.
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The president and his wife dance together on stage.
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The president and his wife dance together on stage.
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Singer Marc Anthony, center, closes out the performances at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball late Monday night.
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Singer Marc Anthony, center, closes out the performances at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball late Monday night.
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President Obama and the first lady dance with service members.
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President Obama and the first lady dance with service members.
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Jamie Foxx, right, sings Ray Charles' "I Can't Stop Loving You" during the first dance of Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball. Foxx earned an Oscar playing the late Ray Charles in the 2004 film "Ray."
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Jamie Foxx, right, sings Ray Charles' "I Can't Stop Loving You" during the first dance of Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball. Foxx earned an Oscar playing the late Ray Charles in the 2004 film "Ray."
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Alicia Keys performs during the Commander-In-Chief's Ball. She sang a twist on her hit song "Girl on Fire," changing the lyrics to "Obama's on fire."
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Alicia Keys performs during the Commander-In-Chief's Ball. She sang a twist on her hit song "Girl on Fire," changing the lyrics to "Obama's on fire."
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The Obamas sing together as they dance.
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The Obamas sing together as they dance.
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Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden take the stage Monday night at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball.
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Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden take the stage Monday night at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball.
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The indie-pop band Fun. performs at the Public Inaugural Ball in Washington on Monday.
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The indie-pop band Fun. performs at the Public Inaugural Ball in Washington on Monday.
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Vice President Joe Biden and wife Jill dance with service members.
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Vice President Joe Biden and wife Jill dance with service members.
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Service members and their loved ones dance during the Commander-in-Chief's Ball.
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Service members and their loved ones dance during the Commander-in-Chief's Ball.
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The Obamas applaud singer Jennifer Hudson after their first dance.
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The Obamas applaud singer Jennifer Hudson after their first dance.
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Brad Paisley waves to the crowd during his performance at the Commander-In-Chief's Ball.
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Brad Paisley waves to the crowd during his performance at the Commander-In-Chief's Ball.
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Michelle Obama dances cheek to cheek with President Obama.
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Michelle Obama dances cheek to cheek with President Obama.
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The crowd watches the first couple dance as Jennifer Hudson sings the classic song "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green.
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The crowd watches the first couple dance as Jennifer Hudson sings the classic song "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green.
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Couples dance at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball as they wait for the arrival of President Obama.
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Couples dance at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball as they wait for the arrival of President Obama.
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President Obama dances with the first lady at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball.
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President Obama dances with the first lady at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball.
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President Obama and the first lady greet the crowd at the Inaugural Ball.
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President Obama and the first lady greet the crowd at the Inaugural Ball.
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President Obama delivers remarks at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball, honoring U.S. service members and their families.
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President Obama delivers remarks at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball, honoring U.S. service members and their families.
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President Obama applauds while speaking with American soldiers in Kandahar, Afghanistan, during Monday's first inaugural ball.
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President Obama applauds while speaking with American soldiers in Kandahar, Afghanistan, during Monday's first inaugural ball.
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Country singer Brad Paisley performs for members of the military at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball.
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Country singer Brad Paisley performs for members of the military at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball.
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Michelle Obama is introduced at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball on Monday. She wore a floor-length, custom, ruby-colored chiffon and velvet gown designed by Jason Wu, the same designer behind her 2009 inaugural dress.
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Michelle Obama is introduced at the Commander-in-Chief's Ball on Monday. She wore a floor-length, custom, ruby-colored chiffon and velvet gown designed by Jason Wu, the same designer behind her 2009 inaugural dress.
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Mexican rock group Mana performs at the Public Inaugural Ball in Washington on Monday.
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Mexican rock group Mana performs at the Public Inaugural Ball in Washington on Monday.
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