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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/52/gClC0.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance together during the Commander-In-Chief's Ball at the Walter Washington Convention Center January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Obama started his second term by taking the oath of office earlier in the day during a ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/52/1lJV0I.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Country music recording artist Brad Paisley performs during the Commander-In-Chief Ball celebrating the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama at the Walter Washington Convention Center January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Obama started his second term by taking the Oath of Office earlier in the day during a ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/52/ablu3.St.138.jpeg|430President Barack Obama dances with first lady Michelle Obama at the Commander in Chief's Ball on Monday, January 21, 2013 in Washington, D.C. (Pool photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/51/eNFrg.St.138.jpeg|525Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden dance together at the Inaugural Ball, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/51/WJ7P1.St.138.jpeg|455Will I. Am is interviewed during The Inaugural Ball at the Washignton convention center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/50/1puQal.St.138.jpeg|416President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance together at the Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball in Washington, at the Washington Convention Center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/50/x7Qby.St.138.jpeg|415First lady Michelle Obama smiles has she dances with President Barack Obama during The Inaugural Ball at the Washignton convention center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/50/8UWKL.St.138.jpeg|399Singer Stevie Wonder performs during the Inaugural Ball at the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/49/iCqM0.St.138.jpeg|421Singer Alicia Keys performs during the Commander-In-Chief Inaugural ball at the Washington Convention Center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/49/uRCWT.St.138.jpeg|525Jennifer Hudson sings while President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle dance at the Inaugural Ball at the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/49/1pKjue.St.138.jpeg|525Actrees and recording artist Jennifer Hudson performs at the Commander in Chief's Ball on Monday, January 21, 2013 in Washington, D.C. (Pool photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/49/SwdTc.St.138.jpeg|415Recording artist Alicia Keys performs at the Commander in Chief's Ball on Monday, January 21, 2013 in Washington, D.C. (Pool photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/48/MXn1L.St.138.jpeg|525Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden dance at the Inaugural Ball, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/48/wbeY7.St.138.jpeg|416CORRECTS SPELLING TO ALICIA NOT ALICA- Alicia Keys performs during Inaugural Ball in the Washington Convention Center at the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/48/14iCd6.St.138.jpeg|437President Barack Obama kisses first lady Michelle Obama during their dance at the Commander-in-Chief Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/48/EII7s.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: President Barack Obama dances with Air Force Staff Sgt. Bria Nelson as first lady Michelle Obama dances with Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Timother Easterling at the Commander-in-Chief Ball on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Pres. Obama was sworn-in for his second term as president during a public ceremonial inauguration earlier in the day. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/48/3rNDl.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Alicia Keys sings before the arrival of US President Barack Obama to the Commander-In-Chief's Inaugural Ball January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama was sworn in today for his second term in a public ceremonial swearing in. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/47/1fxjYZ.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: The band fun. performs during the Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Obama was sworn in for his second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/47/w7QVj.St.138.jpeg|416WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama thank supporters during the Commander in Chief Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Obama was sworn in for his second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/47/azjwY.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance with members of the military during the Commander in Chief Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Obama was sworn in for his second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/47/zIE4U.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance during the Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Obama was sworn in for his second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/46/XqM8i.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Singer Brad Paisley performs during the Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama was sworn in for his second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/46/DwocD.St.138.jpeg|415WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and first lady Michelle Obama dance with members of the military during the Commander in Chief Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Obama was sworn in for his second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/46/15rl8w.St.138.jpeg|432WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: First lady Michelle Obama joins U.S. President Barack Obama at the Commander-In-Chief's Inaugural Ball January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama was sworn in today for his second term in a public ceremonial swearing in. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/46/1641q.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during the Commander-In-Chief's Inaugural Ball January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama was sworn in today for his second term in a public ceremonial swearing in.. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/45/qYDfI.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance during the Commander-In-Chief Ball at the Walter Washington Convention Center January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Obama started his second term by taking the Oath of Office earlier in the day during a ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/45/14Bn78.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave after dancing during the Commander-In-Chief's Inaugural Ball January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama was sworn in today for his second term in a public ceremonial swearing in.. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/45/172xmS.St.138.jpeg|469WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) dances with first lady Michelle Obama at the Commander-in-Chief Ball on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Pres. Obama was sworn-in for his second term as president during a public ceremonial inauguration earlier in the day. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/45/BpMpw.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance during the Commander-In-Chief's Inaugural Ball January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama was sworn in today for his second term in a public ceremonial swearing in.. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/44/1hNiEc.St.138.jpeg|416WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama arrives for the Commander-In-Chief's Inaugural Ball January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Obama was sworn in today for his second term in a public ceremonial swearing in. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/44/jFpka.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Recording artist Alicia Keys performs during the Commander-In-Chief Ball celebrating the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama at the Walter Washington Convention Center January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Obama started his second term by taking the Oath of Office earlier in the day during a ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/44/1cYXtq.St.138.jpeg|415WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Mana performs during the Public Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama was sworn in for his second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/44/1prBnQ.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Mana performs during the Public Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama was sworn in for his second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/43/1fwPvG.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Singer Alicia Keys performs during the Public Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama was sworn in for his second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/43/8MBCQ.St.138.jpeg|525Country music recording artist Brad Paisley performs at the Commander in Chief's Ball on Monday, January 21, 2013 in Washington, D.C. (Pool photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/43/1qQz6g.St.138.jpeg|525First lady Michelle Obama arrives Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball at the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/43/bsBmY.St.138.jpeg|525First lady Michelle Obama wraps her arms around President Barack Obama while dancing during the Inaugural Ball at the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/43/ORTgi.St.138.jpeg|525Fun performs during The Inaugural Ball at the Washignton convention center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/42/Pbora.St.138.jpeg|442President Barack Obama dances with Air Force Staff Sgt. Bria Nelson as first lady Michelle Obama dances with Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Timothy Easterling at the Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball in Washington, at the Washington Convention Center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, Pool)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/41/mLxYl.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Singer Alicia Keys performs during the Public Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama was sworn in for his second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/41/1csV6g.St.138.jpeg|416WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Mana performs during the Public Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama was sworn in for his second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/41/wQoJE.St.138.jpeg|415WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Mana performs during the Public Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama was sworn in for his second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/40/9nreb.St.138.jpeg|416WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Singer Alicia Keys performs during the Public Inaugural Ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama was sworn in for his second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/40/3E1Uc.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Singer Brad Paisley sings during the during the Commander-In-Chief's Inaugural Ball January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama is scheduled to show up at the ball after being sworn in today for his second term in a public ceremonial swearing in. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/39/1ttuf4.St.138.jpeg|430President Barack Obama dances with first lady Michelle Obama at the Commander in Chief's Ball on Monday, January 21, 2013 in Washington, D.C. (Pool photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images/MCT)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/39/FzIhc.St.138.jpeg|525This combo image shows first lady Michelle Obama as she arrives at the Inaugural Ball in Washington on Jan. 21, 2009, left, and Jan. 21, 2013, right. Michelle Obama made it a fashion tradition Monday night, wearing a custom-made Jason Wu gown to the inaugural balls. The ruby-colored dress was a follow-up to the white gown Wu made for her four years ago when she was new to Washington, the pomp and circumstance, and the fashion press. (AP Photos/Jacquelyn Martin, Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/39/g3sNd.St.138.jpeg|421First lady Michelle Obama dances with President Barack Obama during The Inaugural Ball at the Washignton convention center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/38/JQZ01.St.138.jpeg|416President Barack Obama bows as he and first lady Michelle Obama, wearing a ruby colored chiffon and velvet Jason Wu gown, gets ready to dance as singer Jennifer Hudson, right, sings Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" at the Inaugural Ball at the Washington Convention Center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/38/VJRpi.St.138.jpeg|379President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance at the Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball in Washington, at the Washington Convention Center during the 57th Presidential Inauguration Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/38/1lII28.St.138.jpeg|422WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama dances with first lady Michelle Obama during the Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball January 21, 2013 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. Obama was sworn-in for a second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/37/dGg6x.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama (L) prepares to dance with first lady Michelle Obama at the Commander-in-Chief Ball on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Pres. Obama was sworn-in for his second term as president during a public ceremonial inauguration earlier in the day. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/37/10nOcN.St.138.jpeg|438WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) delivers remarks at the Commander-in-Chief Ball on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Pres. Obama was sworn-in for his second term as president during a public ceremonial inauguration earlier in the day. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/01/21/22/37/1dHpRN.St.138.jpeg|525WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave to supporters during the Commander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball January 21, 2013 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. Obama was sworn-in for a second term earlier in the day. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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