Senator Bernie Sanders Legendary, Locally-Sourced Mittens â A Social Media Roundup
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and his mittens made quite the rounds yesterday, including on the sidewalk outside our very own GBH Headquarters in Boston. Disclaimer: this photo is not real â we just wanted to get in on the fun!
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There are so many moments from yesterdayâs inauguration ceremony and festivities that stand out: Kamala Harris sworn in as the first woman, first Black and first South Asian vice president ever; 22-year-old Amanda Gormanâs powerful recitation of her original composition
, âThe Hill We Climbâ; and nearly 200,000 flags filling the National Mall, representing the thousands of people who could not attend due to the coronavirus pandemic and tight security in the nation s capital.
The United States Senate needs to pass at least two budget reconciliation bills within the first 100 days of the Biden presidency to fight inequality, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders said in an opinion.
Garth Brooks Hugs Barack Obama as Some Fans Fume Over Inauguration Role
On 1/20/21 at 1:02 PM EST
Following his performance of Amazing Grace at President Joe Biden s inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, Garth Brooks embraced former President Barack Obama with a big hug, much to the chagrin of some of his more conservative fans.
The way Garth brooks shook Biden and Kamala’s hand versus him dapping up Obama pic.twitter.com/toLYSHHDSc AFK (@Boogie IVAN) January 20, 2021
After he finished singing on the inauguration stage, Brooks first shook hands with Biden, as well as Vice President Kamala Harris and former Vice President Mike Pence. Someone filming their TV screen also captured Brooks embracing Obama in the background, and shared the clip on social media. The country superstar was seen in another clip online hugging former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, and former First Ladies Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama.
Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th President of the United States after a career in politics that has spanned five decades. Here s a look at how he got there.
Born on 20 November 1942 in Scranton Pennsylvania, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr was the oldest of four siblings to his parents - Joseph Robinette Biden Sr and Catherine Eugenia Biden.
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Biden married his first wife, Neilia Hunter in 1966. In 1972, tragedy struck when his wife Neilia (pictured) and daughter Naomi were killed in a car accident. His son s Beau and Hunter were also involved in the crash and were hospitalised. Photo: Getty Images