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Watch Aretha Franklin’s stunning performance at 2009 Obama Inauguration Published:  Tags:  One of the most iconic moments in recent Inauguration history comes from Detroit’s own -- Aretha Franklin. In 2009, the the first Inauguration of President Barack Obama, the “Queen of Soul” stole the show with her jaw-dropping performance of “My country ‘tis of thee.” And don’t forget her legendary hat. Franklin passed away in 2018 at the age of 76. Relive the moment below: About the Author: