Minnesotans head home after witnessing historic inauguration

Lincoln Bible
Barack H. Obama places his hand on the Abraham Lincoln bible as he is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 44th president of the United States.
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Many Minnesotans are now leaving Washington, after celebrating the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Minneapolis resident Alby Zatkoff is among them. Zatkoff was one of many people who went to the nation's capital without a ticket to the ceremony.

Zatkoff talked with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer about his experience.

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