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Can barack Obama Break The Second Inaugural Curse?

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As the nation watches, Barack Obama has a chance to use his Inaugural Address to set the narrative for his second term, writes John Avlon.

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Quick—name your favorite line from an inaugural address.

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Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.”

“The only thing we have to fear is fear

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