Barack Obama became the 44th US President on Tuesday, shattering American racial barriers as the first black leader of the nation he promised to free from profound economic troubles and steer away from wars in two distant lands.
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Obama becomes 44th us president
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Obama sworn in as first black president
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Obama praises Islam as 'an integral part of US'
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Obama signs financial reform bill
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President Jonathan congratulates Obama on his re-election
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Barack Obama celebrates his 50th birthday
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Obama: 'immigration makes America stronger'
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Obama revels in newfound status;
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Obama arrives in Washington ahead of inauguration
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President Obama signs certification ending 'don't ask don't tell'
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Obama has placed himself above spiritual leaders
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President Obama narrows racial gap in drug sentencing
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Obama signs historic healthcare bill into law on Tuesday
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Barack Obama wins New York
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President Obama will be sworn in for second term Sunday
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President-elect Obama promises to reform Medicare, Social Security
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Obama hails 'turning point'