Friday marked Donald J. Trump's inauguration as the 45th president of the United States and the beginning of a new White House era.
The day of — and days leading up to — the inauguration were filled with decades-old traditions, performances, personal moments between the outgoing and incoming administrations, and messages of hope.
Here are 13 snapshots from Trump's inauguration celebrations:
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and wife Melania look at the Abraham Lincoln statue as they arrive for a welcome celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on January 19, 2017. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images)
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump looks on during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
U.S. President Donald Trump takes the oath of office as his wife Melania holds the bible and his children Barron, Ivanka, Eric, and Tiffany watch as U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (R) administers the oath during inauguration ceremonies. (Jim Bourg - Pool/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump hugs his family after taking the oath of office during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Former President George W. Bush, his wife Laura, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former President Bill Clinton wait for the 58th Presidential Inauguration for President-elect Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
President-elect Donald Trump, accompanied by Vice President-elect Mike Pence, places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, ahead of Friday's presidential inauguration. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Vice President-elect Mike Pence, left, and his wife Karen, second from left, applaud as President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrive for a VIP reception and dinner with donors, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
U.S. 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, D.C., January 20, 2017. (Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images)
Vice President Joe Biden (R) and Dr. Jill Biden pose with Vice President-elect Mike Pence and wife Karen Pence at the White House before the inauguration on January 20, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images)
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, D.C. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump is joined by the Congressional leadership and his family as he formally signs his cabinet nominations into law in the President's Room of the Senate at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., January 20, 2017. (J. Scott Applewhite/Pool/AP Photo)
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