Joe Biden delivers remarks after he is sworn in as 46th President of the United States.
Senator Tammy Duckworth also offered her supporting, saying in part in a statement, "After the last 4 years, I'm proud to be able to tell the American people that empathy, compassion and real leadership are finally back in the White House as a result of Joe Biden being sworn in as our nation's 46th President. ... Now is the time to come together to solve our nation's problems, get us out of this pandemic and rebuild an economy that works for everyone. I can't wait to get back to work under President Biden's leadership."
'May we all make peace with each other': Stars react to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's inauguration
By Heather Cichowski and Zach Harper
January 20, 2021
Kamala Harris were inaugurated as U.S. President and Vice President, respectively, on Jan. 20 in Washington, DC. It was a historic ceremony in which Kamala became not only the first woman to be Vice President, but also the first Black woman and first South Asian-American woman in the role. In his inauguration speech, Joe urged Americans to come together under what they have in common while working toward "a more perfect union" and to reject hatred, bigotry, demonization and divisive rhetoric so they can overcome their challenges.
Joe Biden Says ‘My Whole Soul Is In This’ In Presidential Inaugural Address: Full Text
01/20/21 AT 12:34 PM
Following performances by Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez, the swearing-in of Kamala Harris as the first Asian-American, Black and Female Vice-President, and several speeches, Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. Was officially sworn in as the 46th President of the United States.
Following his swearing-in, President Biden delivered his Inaugural Address, where he outlined his hopes and plans for the next four years and once again called for unity in a country that has become divided. See the full text of his speech below.
“Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, my distinguished guests, my fellow Americans: This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day, a day of history and hope, of renewal and resolve through a crucible for the ages. America has been tested anew, and America has risen to the challenge.
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Full text of President Joe Biden’s inauguration speech: ‘We must end this uncivil war’
The new U.S. President gave Americans a message of change and reconciliation on Jan. 20, and warned of difficult times ahead in the fights against COVID-19, climate change and systemic racism – but he didn’t mention his predecessor even once. Here’s what he said Published January 20, 2021