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Slate writers pencil in their notes on the inaugural address.

 
After President Barack Obama delivered his inaugural address Tuesday, Slate writers compiled supplementary notes on the most interesting and historically relevant phrases. Mouse over a highlighted sentence or phrase to see an explanation of its significance. [ more ... ] (link)

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