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Breakdown of what happened during the inauguration of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris
By: Scripps National
and last updated 2021-01-20 17:04:14-05
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, bringing to an end an election season unlike any in the country s history.
Biden s path to the presidency included an improbable comeback following two defeats in the Democratic primary, a bitter campaign disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and months-long protests against police brutality, several days of delayed election results and a transition marred by violence from his successor s supporters.
Despite the challenges, Biden took the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol shortly before noon ET. Wednesday s inauguration ceremony took place in front of an empty National Mall due to the COVID-19 pandemic and threats of violence.
The crowd was smaller than in past inaugurations, but there was still a lot of pomp and circumstance.
The front of the Capitol was adorned with large American flags. The Marine Band serenaded guests with patriotic music. The arrival of dignitaries was announced over a loudspeaker accompanied by a drumroll.
Seats were spaced six feet apart as a safety protocol. And what is normally the standing-room-only section was instead filled by members of the news media.
Here s what Washington, D.C., looked like on a historic day:
Vice President Kamala Harris is sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor during the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.Robert Deutsch, Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY
My whole soul is in this. Joe Biden is sworn in as president and promises to bring unity to wounded country by serving ALL Americans, calls for end to this uncivil war of red versus blue, and opens new era saying: Democracy prevailed.
Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday
Kamala Harris, the first woman, the first black and the first South Asian American vice president, took the oath immediately after
In a 22-minute address after Biden was sworn in 11 minutes early by Chief Justice John Roberts, Biden drew a sharp contrast between his presidency and the preceding four years
Presidents Bush, Clinton and Obama stood with their wives in line behind the new president and vice-president - a silent show of unity and a rebuke to Donald Trump for snubbing the inauguration.