Obama's Presidential Legacy
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Barack Obama takes the oath of office before Chief Justice John Roberts, not seen, as Michelle Obama holds the Lincoln Bible and daughters Sasha, right, and Malia watch at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2009.