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President Barack Obama smiles before waving to people as he travels down Pennsylvania Avenue from the U.S. Capitol to the White House during the 57th Inaugural Day parade in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013.

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President Barack Obama smiles before waving to people as he travels down Pennsylvania Avenue from the U.S. Capitol to the White House during the 57th Inaugural Day parade in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013.

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