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First Family: Day 1

By Leela de Kretser,  Newser User

Posted Jan 20, 2009 2:12 PM CST
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(Newser) – Guess who beat out the world's media to snag the best vantage point to film today's historic inauguration? Malia Obama not only watched her father from a front-row seat, but also brought along her camera, reports Australia's News Network. The 10-year-old and her sister, Sasha, 7, lit up the stage in their J Crew coats. Click the image to view a slideshow of the first family.

President Obama is congratulated by his daughter Malia, right, as his wife, Michelle, and daughter Sasha, bottom right, look on after taking the oath of office.
President Obama is congratulated by his daughter Malia, right, as his wife, Michelle, and daughter Sasha, bottom right, look on after taking the oath of office.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Barack Obama, left, takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts, not seen, as his wife Michelle, holds the Lincoln Bible and daughters Sasha, right and Malia, watch.
Barack Obama, left, takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts, not seen, as his wife Michelle, holds the Lincoln Bible and daughters Sasha, right and Malia, watch.   (AP Photo/Chuck Kennedy, Pool)
Sasha Obama is playful after taking her seat as her mother, Michelle Obama, watches over her before the inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.
Sasha Obama is playful after taking her seat as her mother, Michelle Obama, watches over her before the inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.   (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen)
Sasha Obama, left, laughs with her father, President Obama, after his inaugural address.
Sasha Obama, left, laughs with her father, President Obama, after his inaugural address.   (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
With his wife, Michelle, holding the Lincoln Bible, and daughters Malia, center, and Sasha, looking on, Barack Obama takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts.
With his wife, Michelle, holding the Lincoln Bible, and daughters Malia, center, and Sasha, looking on, Barack Obama takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts.   (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
Maya Soetoro-Ng, Barack Obama's sister, right, stands with his daughters, Sasha, right, and Malia as they arrive for the inauguration ceremony.
Maya Soetoro-Ng, Barack Obama's sister, right, stands with his daughters, Sasha, right, and Malia as they arrive for the inauguration ceremony.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Barack Obama, right, joined by his wife. Michelle, and daughters Sasha, second from left, and Malia, takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts.
Barack Obama, right, joined by his wife. Michelle, and daughters Sasha, second from left, and Malia, takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
President Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, and daughters Sasha, left, and Malia wave after Obama took the oath of office.
President Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, and daughters Sasha, left, and Malia wave after Obama took the oath of office.   (AP Photo/Mark Wilson, Pool)
President Obama, right, is congratulated by daughter Sasha, lower left, as first lady Michelle Obama looks on after taking the oath of office.
President Obama, right, is congratulated by daughter Sasha, lower left, as first lady Michelle Obama looks on after taking the oath of office.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Joe Biden greets Sasha Obama as Michelle Obama talks to daughter Malia before the inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.
Joe Biden greets Sasha Obama as Michelle Obama talks to daughter Malia before the inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009.   (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Malia Obama looks up at her mother, Michelle Obama, during the We Are The Future kids' ball with Jill Biden January 19, 2009 in Washington, DC.
Malia Obama looks up at her mother, Michelle Obama, during the "We Are The Future" kids' ball with Jill Biden January 19, 2009 in Washington, DC.   (Getty Images)
President Obama and daughter Malia wave after Obama is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States.
President Obama and daughter Malia wave after Obama is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States.   (Getty Images)
Malia Obama, 10, smiles to the crowd during the We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009. In background at left is her sister, Sasha, 7.
Malia Obama, 10, smiles to the crowd during the " We Are One: Opening Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial" in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009. In background at left is her sister, Sasha, 7.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Malia Obama, 10, sits next to Sasha Obama, 7, before their parents, Barack and Michelle Obama, arrive on stage for the Lincoln Memorial inaugural concert Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009.
Malia Obama, 10, sits next to Sasha Obama, 7, before their parents, Barack and Michelle Obama, arrive on stage for the Lincoln Memorial inaugural concert Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Barack Obama sits with Sasha, Michelle and Malia Obama, and Joe and Jill Biden at the Lincoln Memorial for an inaugural concert Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009.
Barack Obama sits with Sasha, Michelle and Malia Obama, and Joe and Jill Biden at the Lincoln Memorial for an inaugural concert Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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Caps
Jan 20, 2009 2:13 AM CST
A beautiful family.

 
Barack Obama • Michelle Obama • inauguration • first families • slideshow • Malia Obama • Sasha Obama • Inauguration Day

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