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Thongs We Can Believe InObama's inauguration is making history and selling kitsch.

By Torie BoschPosted Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at 7:05 AM ET

See all of Slate's inauguration coverage.

Click here for a slide-show essay on the merchandise commemorating the inauguration of Barack Obama.Click here for a slide-show essay on the merchandise commemorating the inauguration of Barack Obama.

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