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Watch poet Amanda Gorman's powerful reading at Joe Biden's inauguration

Joe Biden's inauguration was a deeply poetic moment for America, thanks in part to a powerful reading by Amanda Gorman, the first-ever U.S. youth poet laureate.

To close out Biden's inaugural ceremony, Gorman — a 22-year-old poet and Los Angeles native — read an original piece titled, "The Hill We Climb."

Famous poets including Maya Angelou, Robert Frost, Elizabeth Alexander, and Richard Blanco have read at past inaugurations, but Gorman made history on Wednesday as America's youngest inaugural poet after being  handpicked to read by first lady Jill Biden, who's a fan of her work. Like President Biden, Gorman also has a speech impediment, but the two don't let those obstacles stop them from speaking in public. Read more...

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