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Presidential quotations: Test your knowledge of second inaugural speeches

Here are quotes taken from the Inaugural Addresses of second-term presidents. Not all are famous but each reveals an idea, something about the times -- or just a bit of characteristic eloquence -- that might make you guess right. HINT: They're not in chronological order.

- Robert A. LehrmanCorrespondent

Question 1 of 9

1. Which president said, "Our children have been taught to be ashamed of their country, ashamed of their parents, ashamed of America's role at home and of its role in the world."

The exterior of the White House in Washington is seen in this file photo. (Ron Edmonds/AP/File)

Jimmy Carter

 

Richard Nixon

 

Gerald Ford

 

Bill Clinton

 

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