In this Jan. 20, 2009 file photo, Barack Obama, left, joined by his wife Michelle, takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts to become the 44th president of the United States. Roberts re-administered the oath to Obama Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 at the White House. Roberts and Obama stumbled slightly over the wording of the presidential oath of office on Tuesday. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

In this Jan. 20, 2009 file photo, Barack Obama, left, joined by his wife Michelle, takes the oath of office from Chief Justice John Roberts to become the 44th president of the United States. Roberts re-administered the oath to Obama Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 at the White House. Roberts and Obama stumbled slightly over the wording of the presidential oath of office on Tuesday.

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