Inauguration Day: What to expect today and in the coming days President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden arrive for a COVID-19 memorial event at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (Source: Evan Vucci) By Kyle Midura | January 20, 2021 at 5:28 AM CST - Updated January 20 at 5:28 AM WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The scene of the deadly Capitol siege two weeks ago will transform into a celebration as President-elect Joe Biden takes leadership of the country Wednesday. His running-mate, Kamala Harris, will become the first woman and person of color to hold the vice presidency.