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Biden calls for unity in a deeply divided nation

In his inaugural speech Wednesday, President Biden spoke of unity in a country now facing a torrent of crises. James Fallows, a journalist, long-time writer for The Atlantic and former speechwriter for President Jimmy Carter, joins Judy Woodruff for reaction to the history-making day.

Biden calls for unity in a deeply divided nation

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