IN PHOTOS: The inauguration of Donald Trump

WASHINTON DC, USA – Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on Friday, January 20, in Washington DC.

In a day full of tradition, pomp, and ceremony, Trump became the most powerful man in the world.

Here are some of the highlights of the day, in photos.

WASHINGTON MONUMENT. This view taken January 20, 2017 looking west down the National Mal towards the Washington Monument ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking the oath of office as the 45th president of the United States. Paul J. Richards/AFP

MEMORABILIA. Vendors set up items to sell on the morning of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 45th President of the United States, outside Union Station in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2017. Molly Riley/AFP

CHURCH SERVICE. US President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania leave St. John's Episcopal Church on January 20, 2017, before Trump's inauguration. Nicholas Kamm/AFP

HERE FOR TEA. US President Barack Obama (R) and First Lady Michelle Obama (L) welcome President-elect Donald Trump (2nd-R) and his wife Melania to the White House in Washington, DC January 20, 2017. Jim Watson/AFP

CHAT. US President Barack Obama(R) and First Lady Michelle Obama(L) welcome Preisdent-elect Donald Trump(2nd-R) and his wife Melania to the White House in Washington, DC January 20, 2017. Jim Watson/AFP

PROTEST. Demonstrators shout slogans against US President-elect Donald Trump before his inauguration on January 20, 2017, in Washington, DC. Jewel Samad/AFP

INAUGURATION. President Donald Trump takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFP

SWEARING IN. Donald Trump (L) is sworn in as the 45th US president by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts in front of the Capitol in Washington on January 20, 2017. Timothy A. Clary/AFP

YES TO TRUMP. US President Donald Trump supporters react on the National Mall to the inauguration of US President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP

'AMERICA FIRST' US President Donald Trump speaks to the nation during his swearing-in ceremony on January 20, 2017 at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Mandel Ngan/AFP

THE PEOPLE. US President Donald Trump gives his first speech after being sworn-in as the 45th US president in front of the Capitol in Washington on January 20, 2017. Brendan Smialowski/AFP

MR. PRESIDENT. US President Donald Trump acknowledges the audience after taking the oath of office as his wife Melania (L) and daughter Tiffany watch during inauguration ceremonies swearing in Trump as the 45th president of the United States on the West front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, January 20, 2017. Jim Bourg/Pool/AFP

GOODBYE, OBAMA. A military helicopter carries former president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama from the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Rob Carr/Getty Images/AFP

– Rappler.com

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