WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is planning an inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral the morning after he takes the oath of office.

An inaugural service has been a tradition for most modern presidencies. Obama plans to hold his on Jan. 22 at 10:30 a.m. That’s according to people involved in the planning speaking on a condition of anonymity without authorization to discuss the event ahead of its official announcement.

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