Gov.-elect Wes Moore along with his wife Dawn, daughter Mia, and son James, wave to the crowd during his inauguration at the State House.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore along with his wife Dawn, daughter Mia, and son James, wave to the crowd during his inauguration at the State House. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Gov.-elect Wes Moore is the state’s 63rd governor of Maryland and the state's first Black governor.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore hugs his son, James as his wife Dawn and daughter Mia, looks on during his inauguration at the State House.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore hugs his son, James as his wife Dawn and daughter Mia, looks on during his inauguration at the State House. (Kenneth K. Lam)

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Gov-elect Wes Moore swearing into office outside the Maryland State House

James Moore, left, reacts to his mother Dawn after his father Gov. Wes Moore addressed him as the First Children during his Inauguration speech outside the Maryland State House. Jan. 18, 2023.

James Moore, left, reacts to his mother Dawn after his father Gov. Wes Moore addressed him as the First Children during his Inauguration speech outside the Maryland State House. Jan. 18, 2023. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Chelsea Clinton attend the inauguration of Gov.-elect Wes Moore at the State House.

Chelsea Clinton attend the inauguration of Gov.-elect Wes Moore at the State House. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Gov-elect Wes Moore swearing into office outside the Maryland State House

Gov-elect Wes Moore, center, is sworn into office by Chief Justice the Honorable Matthew J. Fader, with Moore's family holding Bibles outside the Maryland State House. Jan. 18, 2023.

Gov-elect Wes Moore, center, is sworn into office by Chief Justice the Honorable Matthew J. Fader, with Moore's family holding Bibles outside the Maryland State House. Jan. 18, 2023. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Gov-elect Wes Moore swearing into office outside the Maryland State House

An attendee holding a program of the swearing in ceremony of Gov. Wes Moore outside the Maryland State House. Jan. 18, 2023.

An attendee holding a program of the swearing in ceremony of Gov. Wes Moore outside the Maryland State House. Jan. 18, 2023. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Governor Wes Moore hugs Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller during the Inauguration Ceremony at the Maryland State House on Wednesday.

Governor Wes Moore hugs Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller during the Inauguration Ceremony at the Maryland State House on Wednesday. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun )

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Inauguration For Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Governor Wes Moore gives a fist pump after delivering his Inaugural Address on the west portico of the Maryland State House on Wednesday. He is standing with his wife, Dawn, son, James and daughter, Mia.

Governor Wes Moore gives a fist pump after delivering his Inaugural Address on the west portico of the Maryland State House on Wednesday. He is standing with his wife, Dawn, son, James and daughter, Mia. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun )

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James Moore leads the Pledge of Allegiance at the Inauguration Ceremony of his father Governor Wes Moore at the Maryland State House on Wednesday.

James Moore leads the Pledge of Allegiance at the Inauguration Ceremony of his father Governor Wes Moore at the Maryland State House on Wednesday. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun )

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Governor Wes Moore and his wife, Dawn, step out of the Maryland State House for his Inauguration Ceremony on Wednesday.

Governor Wes Moore and his wife, Dawn, step out of the Maryland State House for his Inauguration Ceremony on Wednesday. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun )

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Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and her husband, David Miller, at the Inauguration Ceremony on Wednesday.

Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and her husband, David Miller, at the Inauguration Ceremony on Wednesday. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun )

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Gov-elect Wes Moore swearing into office outside the Maryland State House

Gov-elect Wes Moore swearing into office outside the Maryland State House. Jan. 18, 2023.

Gov-elect Wes Moore swearing into office outside the Maryland State House. Jan. 18, 2023. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Inauguration For Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Governor Wes Moore and Oprah Winfrey pray during the benediction given by Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt at the conclusion of the Inauguration Ceremony on Wednesday.

Governor Wes Moore and Oprah Winfrey pray during the benediction given by Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt at the conclusion of the Inauguration Ceremony on Wednesday. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun )

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore greets visitors in a receiving line at the Maryland State House following his inauguration Wednesday.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore greets visitors in a receiving line at the Maryland State House following his inauguration Wednesday. (Jerry Jackson)

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A statue of Thurgood Marshall is seen in the crowd as Wes Moore is sworn in as Maryland’s 63rd governor.

A statue of Thurgood Marshall is seen in the crowd as Wes Moore is sworn in as Maryland’s 63rd governor. (Jerry Jackson)

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Inauguration For Maryland Governor Wes Moore

A spectator records the Inauguration Ceremony of Governor Wes Moore at the Maryland State House on Wednesday.

A spectator records the Inauguration Ceremony of Governor Wes Moore at the Maryland State House on Wednesday. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun )

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Mia and James Moore

Mia and James Moore, the children of Maryland Governor Wes Moore descend the steps of the Maryland State House as they arrive for the inaugural ceremony Wednesday.

Mia and James Moore, the children of Maryland Governor Wes Moore descend the steps of the Maryland State House as they arrive for the inaugural ceremony Wednesday. (Jerry Jackson)

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James Moore, 9, leads the Pledge of Allegiance at his father Wes Moore’s inauguration as Maryland’s 63rd governor.

James Moore, 9, leads the Pledge of Allegiance at his father Wes Moore’s inauguration as Maryland’s 63rd governor. (Jerry Jackson)

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Inauguration For Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Governor Wes Moore, his family and dignitaries on the west portico of the Maryland State House during the Inauguration Ceremony on Wednesday.

Governor Wes Moore, his family and dignitaries on the west portico of the Maryland State House during the Inauguration Ceremony on Wednesday. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun )

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Gov-elect Wes Moore swearing into office outside the Maryland State House

Gov-elect Wes Moore, center, and his family: daughter Mia, from left, son James, and wife Dawn, applause Parijita Bastola, right, as she finishes singing The Star Spangled Banner to start the public Inauguration ceremony outside the Maryland State House.

Gov-elect Wes Moore, center, and his family: daughter Mia, from left, son James, and wife Dawn, applause Parijita Bastola, right, as she finishes singing The Star Spangled Banner to start the public Inauguration ceremony outside the Maryland State House. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Inauguration Ceremony of Governor Wes Moore at the Maryland State House.

Inauguration Ceremony of Governor Wes Moore at the Maryland State House. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun )

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Inauguration For Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Governor Wes Moore, his wife, Dawn, son, James and daughter, Mia, at the Inaugural Ceremony on the west portico of the Maryland State House on Wednesday.

Governor Wes Moore, his wife, Dawn, son, James and daughter, Mia, at the Inaugural Ceremony on the west portico of the Maryland State House on Wednesday. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun )

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Gov.-elect Wes Moore speaks

Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore gives a speech during his inauguration ceremony.

Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore gives a speech during his inauguration ceremony. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Gov.-elect Wes Moore speaks

Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore gives a speech during his inauguration ceremony.

Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore gives a speech during his inauguration ceremony. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Wes Moore acknowledges the crowd

Gov.-elect Wes Moore along with his wife Dawn, daughter Mia, and son James, wave to the crowd during his inauguration at the State House.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore along with his wife Dawn, daughter Mia, and son James, wave to the crowd during his inauguration at the State House. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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A statue of Thurgood Marshall is seen in the crowd as Wes Moore is sworn in as Maryland’s 63rd governor.

A statue of Thurgood Marshall is seen in the crowd as Wes Moore is sworn in as Maryland’s 63rd governor. (Jerry Jackson)

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Wes Moore takes the oath of office

Wes Moore takes the oath of office in Annapolis as his wife, Dawn, and children, Mia and James, look on as he becomes the 63rd governor of Maryland.

Wes Moore takes the oath of office in Annapolis as his wife, Dawn, and children, Mia and James, look on as he becomes the 63rd governor of Maryland. (Kenneth K. Lam)

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Wes Moore is sworn in as the 63rd governor of Maryland as his wife, Dawn, and children, Mia and James, look on.

Wes Moore is sworn in as the 63rd governor of Maryland as his wife, Dawn, and children, Mia and James, look on. (Jerry Jackson)

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Wes Moore takes the oath of office

Wes Moore takes the oath of office as his wife, Dawn, and children look on as he becomes the 63rd governor of Maryland.

Wes Moore takes the oath of office as his wife, Dawn, and children look on as he becomes the 63rd governor of Maryland. (Kenneth K. Lam)

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Wes Moore, Aruna Miller

Maryland Governor Wes Moore hugs Lt. Governor Aruna Miller after she makes her inaugural address Wednesday.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore hugs Lt. Governor Aruna Miller after she makes her inaugural address Wednesday. (Jerry Jackson)

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Aruna Miller takes the oath of office

Lt. Gov.-elect Aruna Miller, takes the oath of office with her husband David Miller looking on at the State House.

Lt. Gov.-elect Aruna Miller, takes the oath of office with her husband David Miller looking on at the State House. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Daughters of Lt. Gov.-elect Aruna Miller

Daughters of Lt. Gov.-elect Aruna Miller, introduce their mother before her speech.

Daughters of Lt. Gov.-elect Aruna Miller, introduce their mother before her speech. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Daughters of Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller speak about their mother during the Inauguration Ceremony at the Maryland State House.

Daughters of Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller speak about their mother during the Inauguration Ceremony at the Maryland State House. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun )

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Wes Moore acknowledges the crowd

Standing on the stage acknowledging the crowd is Gov.-elect Wes Moore and his wife Dawn, daughter Mia, and son, James, during his inauguration at the State House.

Standing on the stage acknowledging the crowd is Gov.-elect Wes Moore and his wife Dawn, daughter Mia, and son, James, during his inauguration at the State House. (Jerry Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

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Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey grabs the hand of Dawn, wife of Gov.-elect Wes Moore.

Oprah Winfrey grabs the hand of Dawn, wife of Gov.-elect Wes Moore. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey shows emotion during the inauguration of Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore in Annapolis.

Oprah Winfrey shows emotion during the inauguration of Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore in Annapolis. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Former Governor Hogan attends

Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan was one of several former governors that attended the inauguration of Gov.-elect Wes Moore at the State House.

Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan was one of several former governors that attended the inauguration of Gov.-elect Wes Moore at the State House. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Gov-elect Wes Moore swearing into office outside the Maryland State House

Parijita Bastola gets ready to sing "The Star Spangled Banner" in Gov. Wes Moore's swearing in ceremony outside the Maryland State House. Jan. 18, 2023.

Parijita Bastola gets ready to sing "The Star Spangled Banner" in Gov. Wes Moore's swearing in ceremony outside the Maryland State House. Jan. 18, 2023. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Flyover above the State House

A military flyover above the State House at the inauguration of Wes Moore as the 63rd governor of Maryland.

A military flyover above the State House at the inauguration of Wes Moore as the 63rd governor of Maryland. (Jerry Jackson)

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Wes Moore takes oath of office as the 63rd governor of Maryland in Annapolis, Maryland.

Wes Moore takes oath of office as the 63rd governor of Maryland in Annapolis, Maryland. (Jerry Jackson)

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Wes Moore inauguration

Gov.-elect Wes Moore's daughter Mia, and son James wave to the crowd during Moores inauguration at the State House.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore's daughter Mia, and son James wave to the crowd during Moores inauguration at the State House. (Kenneth K. Lam)

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Gov.-elect Wes Moore hugs his son, James as his wife Dawn and daughter Mia, look on during his inauguration at the State House.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore hugs his son, James as his wife Dawn and daughter Mia, look on during his inauguration at the State House. (Kenneth K. Lam)

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Wes Moore

Wes Moore enjoying the moment at his inauguration along with his family in Annapolis, Maryland.

Wes Moore enjoying the moment at his inauguration along with his family in Annapolis, Maryland. (Kenneth K. Lam)

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Wes Moore

Gov.-elect Wes Moore waves to the crowd as he stands next to his wife, Dawn as he makes his way to his inauguration as governor of Maryland.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore waves to the crowd as he stands next to his wife, Dawn as he makes his way to his inauguration as governor of Maryland. (Jerry Jackson)

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Gov-elect Wes Moore swearing into office outside the Maryland State House

A photographer's flash lights the first couple as they walk onto the platform for the public Inauguration ceremony on the West Portico of the Maryland State House. Jan. 18, 2023.

A photographer's flash lights the first couple as they walk onto the platform for the public Inauguration ceremony on the West Portico of the Maryland State House. Jan. 18, 2023. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Wes Moore inauguration

People gather outside of the State House in Annapolis to witness the inauguration of Gov.-elect Wes Moore as the 63rd governor of Maryland.

People gather outside of the State House in Annapolis to witness the inauguration of Gov.-elect Wes Moore as the 63rd governor of Maryland. (Kim Hairston)

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Inauguration of Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore

Gov.-elect Wes Moore with his wife Dawn, make their way up the walkway of the Government House, the governors mansion.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore with his wife Dawn, make their way up the walkway of the Government House, the governors mansion. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Inauguration For Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman and Maryland Speaker of the House Adrienne Jones pose for a photo before the Inauguration Ceremony of Governor Wes Moore at the Maryland State House.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman and Maryland Speaker of the House Adrienne Jones pose for a photo before the Inauguration Ceremony of Governor Wes Moore at the Maryland State House. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun )

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Inauguration of Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore

Gov.-elect Wes Moore with his wife Dawn, make their way up the walkway of the Government House, the governors mansion.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore with his wife Dawn, make their way up the walkway of the Government House, the governors mansion. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Chelsea Clinton, Katie O'Malley, Martin O'Malley, Oprah Winfrey

Chelsea Clinton, Katie O'Malley, Martin O'Malley along with Oprah Winfrey were some of the many celebrities in attendance for the inauguration for Gov.-elect Wes Moore.

Chelsea Clinton, Katie O'Malley, Martin O'Malley along with Oprah Winfrey were some of the many celebrities in attendance for the inauguration for Gov.-elect Wes Moore. (Kenneth K. Lam)

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Former governors Glendening and Hogan

Former Maryland Governor Parris Glendening talks with former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and his wife Yumi at the inauguration for Maryland Governor Wes Moore.

Former Maryland Governor Parris Glendening talks with former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and his wife Yumi at the inauguration for Maryland Governor Wes Moore. (Jerry Jackson)

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Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey attends the inauguration of Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore in Annapolis, Maryland.

Oprah Winfrey attends the inauguration of Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore in Annapolis, Maryland. (Kenneth K. Lam)

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Cynthia Abney Carter

Former Annapolis alder woman Cynthia Abney Carter takes a seat in preparation for the inauguration of Wes Moore as Maryland's 63rd governor.

Former Annapolis alder woman Cynthia Abney Carter takes a seat in preparation for the inauguration of Wes Moore as Maryland's 63rd governor. (Kim Hairston)

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Inauguration of Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore

Gov.-elect Wes Moore with his wife Dawn, make their way up the walkway of the Government House, the governors mansion.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore with his wife Dawn, make their way up the walkway of the Government House, the governors mansion. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Inauguration of Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore

Gov.-elect Wes Moore with his wife Dawn, make their way up the walkway towards the Government House, the governors mansion.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore with his wife Dawn, make their way up the walkway towards the Government House, the governors mansion. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Inauguration of Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore

Gov.-elect Wes Moore with his wife Dawn, make their way up the walkway of the Government House.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore with his wife Dawn, make their way up the walkway of the Government House. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates

Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates in attendance at the inauguration of Gov.-elect Wes Moore in Annapolis.

Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates in attendance at the inauguration of Gov.-elect Wes Moore in Annapolis. (Kim Hairston)

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Wes Moore inauguration day

Gov.-elect Wes Moore and his wife, Dawn lead a group of supporters as they walk to the State House prior to his inauguration as Maryland's 63rd governor.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore and his wife, Dawn lead a group of supporters as they walk to the State House prior to his inauguration as Maryland's 63rd governor. (Jerry Jackson)

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Inauguration of Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore

Oprah Winfrey attends the inauguration of Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore in Annapolis, Maryland.

Oprah Winfrey attends the inauguration of Maryland Gov.-elect Wes Moore in Annapolis, Maryland. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

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Wes Moore's children check out their new home

Gov.-elect Wes Moore and his wife, Dawn, watch as their children run to check out their new home in Annapolis prior to his inauguration as Maryland's 63rd governor.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore and his wife, Dawn, watch as their children run to check out their new home in Annapolis prior to his inauguration as Maryland's 63rd governor. (Jerry Jackson)

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Wes Moore inauguration day

Gov.-elect Wes Moore leads a group of supporters as he walks with his wife, Dawn and children to the State House prior to his inauguration as Maryland's 63rd governor.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore leads a group of supporters as he walks with his wife, Dawn and children to the State House prior to his inauguration as Maryland's 63rd governor. (Jerry Jackson)

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Gov.-elect Wes Moore walks with his wife, Dawn and children after the wreath laying event to the State House prior to his inauguration as Maryland's 63rd governor.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore walks with his wife, Dawn and children after the wreath laying event to the State House prior to his inauguration as Maryland's 63rd governor. (Jerry Jackson)

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Wes Moore inauguration day

Gov.-elect Wes Moore walks with his wife, Dawn and children after the wreath laying event to the State House prior to his inauguration as Maryland's 63rd governor.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore walks with his wife, Dawn and children after the wreath laying event to the State House prior to his inauguration as Maryland's 63rd governor. (Jerry Jackson)

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Wes Moore inauguration day

Gov.-elect Wes Moore walks with his wife, Dawn from the wreath laying event to the State House prior to his inauguration as Maryland's 63rd governor.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore walks with his wife, Dawn from the wreath laying event to the State House prior to his inauguration as Maryland's 63rd governor. (Jerry Jackson)

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Wes Moore inauguration day

Gov.-elect Wes Moore and his wife, Dawn lead a group of supporters as they walk to the State House prior to his inauguration as Maryland's 63rd governor.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore and his wife, Dawn lead a group of supporters as they walk to the State House prior to his inauguration as Maryland's 63rd governor. (Jerry Jackson)

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Wreath laying ceremony at the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial at the Annapolis City Dock before the swearing-in and inauguration speech at the State House.

Wreath laying ceremony at the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial at the Annapolis City Dock before the swearing-in and inauguration speech at the State House. (Jerry Jackson)

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Gov.-elect Wes Moore and Aruna Miller

Gov.-elect Wes Moore and Aruna Miller at a wreath laying ceremony at the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial at the Annapolis City Dock before the swearing-in and inauguration speech at the State House.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore and Aruna Miller at a wreath laying ceremony at the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial at the Annapolis City Dock before the swearing-in and inauguration speech at the State House. (Jerry Jackson)

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Gov.-elect Wes Moore

Gov.-elect Wes Moore, right, along with others listen to a poet at a wreath laying event in Annapolis on the day of his inauguration as the 63rd governor of Maryland.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore, right, along with others listen to a poet at a wreath laying event in Annapolis on the day of his inauguration as the 63rd governor of Maryland. (Jerry Jackson)

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Parijita Bastola, Oprah Winfrey

Singer Parijita Bastola takes a selfie with Oprah Winfrey prior to the start of the inauguration ceremony for Maryland Governor Wes Moore Wednesday.

Singer Parijita Bastola takes a selfie with Oprah Winfrey prior to the start of the inauguration ceremony for Maryland Governor Wes Moore Wednesday. (Jerry Jackson)

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Actor Chris Tucker poses with students from the Baltimore Collegiate School following the inauguration of Maryland Governor Wes Moore.

Actor Chris Tucker poses with students from the Baltimore Collegiate School following the inauguration of Maryland Governor Wes Moore. (Jerry Jackson)

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