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Bush To Emphasize “Freedom” in Inauguration Speech

HeadlineJan 20, 2005

In Washington, President Bush is being sworn into today as part of a $40 million inauguration celebration in the capital. According to prepared remarks of his inauguration speech, Bush will focus on the theme of freedom. A part of his 17-minute speech reads “We have a calling from beyond the stars to stand for freedom, and America will always be faithful to that cause.” Inauguration Day will begin with a worship service at St. John’s Episcopal Church near the White House. At noon, Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist will administer the oath of office.

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