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Joe Biden took the oath of office to become the 46th president of the United States. He takes charge in a deeply divided nation, inheriting a confluence of crises arguably greater than any faced by his predecessors.
The official swearing-in ceremony for President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris concluded with more events planned. Biden and first lady Jill Biden departed the platform at the US Capitol following a ceremony that included Biden taking the oath on Wednesday as the 46th president of the United States. Kamala Harris also took her oath of office, becoming the nation's first female Vice-President. The day included musical performances from Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Garth Brooks. Celebrated poet Amanda Gorman read a piece noting that, “while democracy can be permanently delayed, it can never be permanently denied.”...Read More
Following his departure from the platform, Biden signed paperwork in the President’s Room within the US Capitol. After this, he reviews troops outside the Capitol before departing and traveling to Arlington National Cemetery for a ceremony with former Presidents in attendance. Later, Biden is expected to make his first official arrival at the White House as President before a virtual inaugural parade.
