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It's Straight to Work for No. 44

8:35 start later than Bush's usual kickoff, but Obama was out kinda late

By Kate Schwartz,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 21, 2009 10:31 AM CST

(Newser) – Barack Obama kicked off day one as president by entering the Oval Office at 8:35am, later, notes the Christian Science Monitor, than his predecessor typically did—though perhaps not that late considering his night of parties stretched until 1am. Obama spent 10 minutes alone, reading a note in an envelope marked: "To: #44, From: #43." For more photos from Obama's first day on the job, click the image to the left.

Obama: Day 1.
Obama: Day 1.   (White House)
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stand in a receiving line as they greet members of the public in the Blue Room on the State Floor of the White House today during an open house.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stand in a receiving line as they greet members of the public in the Blue Room on the State Floor of the White House today during an open house.   (AP Photo)
President Barack Obama signs one of five executive orders today in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington.
President Barack Obama signs one of five executive orders today in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington.   (AP Photo)
President Barack Obama, accompanied by Vice President Joe Biden, meets with senior staff about ethics and conduct today at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington.
President Barack Obama, accompanied by Vice President Joe Biden, meets with senior staff about ethics and conduct today at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington.   (AP Photo)
President Barack Obama talks with White House Counsel Gregory Craig after Craig and other White House staff members were sworn in today in Washington.
President Barack Obama talks with White House Counsel Gregory Craig after Craig and other White House staff members were sworn in today in Washington.   (AP Photo)
Vice President Joe Biden looks on as President Barack Obama signs executive orders during a meeting with senior staff today.
Vice President Joe Biden looks on as President Barack Obama signs executive orders during a meeting with senior staff today.   (AP Photo)
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Shannonals
Jan 26, 2009 4:58 AM CST
Saw the clips on FOX news, they had him signing paperwork

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