In photos: The inauguration of Donald Trump

Donald Trump took the oath to become President of the United States while Melania held the bible. A gun salute took place while the crowd cheered. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
Out-going president Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama escorted Donald and Melania Trump from the White House to Capital Hill. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
<strong>Inauguration concert:</strong> The future first couple beamed as they arrived to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC for the "Make America Great Again" welcome concert. Photo: &copy; MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
The president-elect threw up his signature thumbs up as he and his wife Melania made their way to their seats to join their family at the inauguration concert. Photo: &copy; MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump made a sharp duo as they arrived for the concert with their oldest child, daughter Arabella. Photo: &copy; Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images
Donald was spotted singing along to performer Lee Greenwood's classic tune <em>Proud to be an American</em> from his box at the welcome concert. Photo: &copy; Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images
The president-elect was joined by members of his family at the concert. Following the event, the Trumps posed in front of the Lincoln Memorial with Donald's granddaughter Kai proudly standing in front of him. Photo: &copy; MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
The future first family gave a wave as the sky was lit up with a brilliant firework display at the end of the concert. Photo: &copy; Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images
The wreath laying ceremony The president-elect's family and vice president-elect Mike Pence's wife Karen watched as the men took part in a wreath-laying ceremony. Photo: &copy; MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
The wreath laying ceremony The president-elect's family and vice president-elect Mike Pence's wife Karen watched as the men took part in a wreath-laying ceremony. Photo: &copy; MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
Melania was escorted down stairs by a solider at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Photo: &copy; MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
The president-elect and vice president-elect paid their respects after laying a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo: &copy; MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
Leadership Luncheon After landing in Maryland earlier in the day, the Trump family traveled to Washington, DC where they attended a leadership luncheon held at the Trump International Hotel. Photo: &copy; MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
While at their first event of the day, the future first lady delivered brief remarks to luncheon-goers. “It's great to be here. Thank you all for your support. Tomorrow we start the work," Melania said. "We will make America great again." Photo: &copy; MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
The arrival President-Elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump touched down in Maryland on January 19 after traveling from New York City on board Air Force One for the politician's inaugural celebrations. Photo: &copy; Chris Kleponis-Pool/Getty Images
Donald Trump's youngest son Barron was the first member of the Trump family to emerge from Air Force One at the Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, followed by the President-elect's oldest grandchild, Kai. Photo: &copy; MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
Ivanka Trump and her brood began their journey to their new home of Washington, D.C. with her father. Jared Kushner followed his wife and son holding on to their older children, Joseph and Arabella. Photo: &copy; MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
Ivanka Trump looked characteristically chic as she disembarked Air Force One carrying her son Theodore Kushner. Photo: &copy; MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
Donald Trump Jr. gave his son Spencer a hand as his sons Tristan and Donald III followed with his wife Vanessa and their little girl Chloe. Not far behind was the president-elect's other son Eric and his wife Lara. Photo: &copy; MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
The future first lady channeled her inner Jackie O. stepping out in a sophisticated black coat, which she paired with matching shades and pumps. Photo: &copy; MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
The president-elect gave a salut as he was welcomed to Joint Base Andrews the day before his inauguration. Photo: &copy; Chris Kleponis-Pool/Getty Images
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