2018-05-21 2018-05-21

Inspiring Quotes

The inauguration of President Barack Obama was not only historically significant, but filled with inspirational words in the opening prayer, the president's inaugural speech, the inaugural poem, and the benediction.

View this gallery of inspirational quotes from the inauguration.

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