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Photos: Ralph Northam becomes 73rd governor of Virginia

Max Smith | maxsmith@wtop.com

January 13, 2018, 4:21 PM

Bells chimed as Ralph Northam became the 73rd governor of Virginia. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)

RICHMOND, Va. — Democrat Ralph Northam was sworn in as the 73rd governor of Virginia on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Here are photos from the ceremony.

Bells chimed as Ralph Northam became the 73rd governor of Virginia. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Bells chimed as Ralph Northam became the 73rd governor of Virginia. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
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Justin Fairfax is sworn in as Lt. Gov., the second black statewide official in Virginia. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Justin Fairfax is sworn in as Lt. Gov., the second black statewide official in Virginia. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
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Children from the ADAMS Center in Sterling, Virginia, lead the pledge of allegiance. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Children from the ADAMS Center in Sterling, Virginia, lead the pledge of allegiance. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
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Members of the crowd wave during America the Beautiful. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Members of the crowd wave during America the Beautiful. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
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Governor-elect Ralph Northam joins the ceremony with his wife. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Governor-elect Ralph Northam joins the ceremony with his wife. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
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The crowd stood to greet Governor-elect Ralph Northam and his wife. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
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The crowd cheers as Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax joins the ceremony. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
The crowd cheers as Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax joins the ceremony. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
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Attorney General Mark Herring joins the ceremony. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Attorney General Mark Herring joins the ceremony. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
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Former governors Bob McDonnell and Douglas Wilder attended the inauguration. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Former governors Bob McDonnell and Douglas Wilder attended the inauguration. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (top center, purple scarf) also attended the inauguration. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (top center, purple scarf) also attended the inauguration. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
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Former governor Terry McAuliffe hands the key to the executive mansion to Ralph Northam. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Former governor Terry McAuliffe hands the key to the executive mansion to Ralph Northam. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
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Pictured in his first moments as governor of Virginia, Ralph Northam begins his inaugural address. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Pictured in his first moments as governor of Virginia, Ralph Northam begins his inaugural address. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
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Native American tribes bless the ground at the governor's inauguration. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Native American tribes bless the ground at the governor’s inauguration. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
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Native American tribes bless the ground at the governor’s inauguration. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
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Native American tribes bless the ground at the governor’s inauguration. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith) (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Calls to expand Medicaid, protect abortion rights and address gun violence were met with a standing ovation. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Calls to expand Medicaid, protect abortion rights and address gun violence were met with a standing ovation. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
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The parade featuring the National Guard and VMI cadets begins. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
The parade featuring the National Guard and VMI cadets begins. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
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The parade featuring the National Guard and VMI cadets begins. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
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Bells chimed as Ralph Northam became the 73rd governor of Virginia. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Justin Fairfax is sworn in as Lt. Gov., the second black statewide official in Virginia. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Children from the ADAMS Center in Sterling, Virginia, lead the pledge of allegiance. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Members of the crowd wave during America the Beautiful. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Governor-elect Ralph Northam joins the ceremony with his wife. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
The crowd cheers as Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax joins the ceremony. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Attorney General Mark Herring joins the ceremony. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Former governors Bob McDonnell and Douglas Wilder attended the inauguration. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (top center, purple scarf) also attended the inauguration. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Former governor Terry McAuliffe hands the key to the executive mansion to Ralph Northam. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Pictured in his first moments as governor of Virginia, Ralph Northam begins his inaugural address. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Native American tribes bless the ground at the governor's inauguration. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
Calls to expand Medicaid, protect abortion rights and address gun violence were met with a standing ovation. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)
The parade featuring the National Guard and VMI cadets begins. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø/Max Smith)

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