by Claire O'Neill

Today we look back and assess President Obama's effectiveness in his first 100 days in office. But one Japanese magazine is providing a look back at the very first day — when no one knew what to expect. On Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, COURRiER Japon assigned 132 noted photographers around the globe to capture the worldwide reaction. Here's a small selection of what was documented for the project, "This Day of Change." To learn more, visit the project Web site.

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