Joe Biden took the oath of office in the backdrop of an empty city, with Washington void of the crowds that usually flock to the capital on Inauguration Day.
Updated / Thursday, 21 Jan 2021
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The First Couple embrace on the steps of the White House after a momentous day in Washington DC
As Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States, it was an inauguration day with many differences.
No crowds in attendance, unprecedented security and an overwhelming theme of addressing the divides in American society.
Ahead of today s ceremonies, Joe Biden tweeted that this was a new day for America and that the real work was starting now to build back better .
Here are some images of the day’s proceedings from Washington DC.
Flags line the National Mall in front of the US Capitol before the start of the inauguration
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