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1. Maryland’s Next Chapter

Maryland Governor Wes Moore and first lady Dawn Moore walk out of the Maryland State House during his inauguration ceremony on January 18, 2023 in Annapolis, Maryland.

2. Heartwarming Moment

Gov. Moore’s son, James led the pledge of allegiance at the inauguration ceremony.

3. Sworn In As Governor Of Maryland

Moore shared that he took the oath of office on two bibles: The bible of Frederick Douglass and the bible of his grandfather, Rev. James Thomas. He was accompanied by his wife Dawn Moore and children Mia and James.

4. “Together, we will build a state where we leave no one behind.”

Moore makes a powerful and uplifting speech following his swearing in.

5. Power Couple

MD’s new first lady Dawn Moore stands beside her husband, Gov. Moore as he fist pumps at the inauguration ceremony.

6. The Big Intro

Oprah Winfrey gives empowering remarks as she introduces Gov. Moore during his inaugural ceremony.

7. Maryland’s First Family

Gov. Moore, his wife Dawn and their children, James and Mia, together at the inauguration ceremony.

8. Well Connected

Gov. Moore and Oprah embrace after she introduced him during his inaugural ceremony.

9. Thank You, Mama

Joy Moore (L), mother of Maryland Governor Wes Moore, and Hema Katragadda, mother of Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, acknowledge applause during their children’s inauguration ceremony.

10. Black Boy Joy

Guests look on and take photographs of Wes Moore as he is sworn in as the first Black governor of Maryland during the inauguration ceremony.

11. “We begin our walk to government house to start Maryland’s next chapter.” – Wes Moore

First family of Maryland takes their walk to the government house on the morning of inauguration.

12. “We begin our walk to government house to start Maryland’s next chapter.” – Wes Moore

First family of Maryland takes their walk to the government house on the morning of inauguration.

13. “We begin our walk to government house to start Maryland’s next chapter.” – Wes Moore

First family of Maryland takes their walk to the government house on the morning of inauguration.

14. Inauguration Ceremony of Wes Moore

Members of the public arrive for the inauguration ceremony of Democrat Wes Moore to be the 63rd governor of Maryland at the Maryland State House on January 18, 2023 in Annapolis, Maryland.

15. Inauguration Ceremony of Wes Moore

Nana Malaya (C) of Washington joins members of the Meki’s Tamire Polynesian Arts Group as they dance a luau during the inauguration ceremony of Democrat Wes Moore as the 63rd governor of Maryland on the west side of the Maryland State House on January 18, 2023 in Annapolis, Maryland.