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Beyonce Knowles sings as members of a band composed of military musicians from all services play during inaugural opening ceremonies at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Jan. 18, 2009.

Beyonce Knowles sings as members of a band composed of military musicians from all services play during inaugural opening ceremonies at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Jan. 18, 2009.

Beyonce Knowles sings as members of a band composed of military musicians from all services play during inaugural opening ceremonies at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Jan. 18, 2009.

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