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    The First 100 Days? How About the First Hundred Minutes?

    The Obamas and Bidens stood on the Capitol steps and waved to the helicopter taking George and Laura Bush away from Washington and out of power. Members of Obama’s staff had already left the Capitol early to prepare the White House for the new commander in chief.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The Obamas and Bidens stood on the Capitol steps and waved to the helicopter taking George and Laura Bush away from Washington and out of power. Members of Obama’s staff had already left the Capitol early to prepare the White House for the new commander in chief.

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    America’s 44th Peaceful Transition of Power
    1. 1:10The First 100 Days? How About the First Hundred Minutes?You’re reading this
    2. 7:37Inauguration Day for President Barack Obama
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    The full episode

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    America’s 44th Peaceful Transition of Power
    1. 1:10The First 100 Days? How About the First Hundred Minutes?You’re reading this
    2. 7:37Inauguration Day for President Barack Obama
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