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Obama's inauguration practice run

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A full rehearsal for the official US presidential inauguration has taken place in Washington DC.

Howard Gantman from the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has explained why a rehearsal ahead of the inauguration is needed.

Staff Sergeant Derrick Brooks, who was a stand-in for President-elect Obama, said he felt 'honoured' to be part of the rehearsal.

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