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.