Joe Biden is being inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States, and the historic event is streaming live.
Biden and his incoming Vice President, Kamala Harris, are being inaugurated during a ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday (Jan. 20).
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to incoming President Biden, while Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor will administer the oath of office to Harris. Biden will also deliver his inaugural address.
Lady Gaga is set to commence the ceremony by singing the National Anthem, and the Biden inauguration will also include Father Leo J. O’Donovan delivering a prayer, Andrea Hall leading the Pledge of Allegiance, a poetry recitation from Amanda Gorman and a benediction from Rev. Dr. Silvester Beaman. The ceremony will also feature musical performances from Jennifer Lopez and Garth Brooks.
U.S. Space Force Flag Flies At The Inauguration
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As the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States took place earlier today, eagle eye d viewers noticed a new addition to the line-up when the presentation of colors took place. Joining the group of flags for the U.S. Army, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Coast Guard was the official flag for the U.S. Space Force. The flag was present not only while Biden was sworn in as the Commander-in-chief but could also be seen as Biden, Vice President Harris, and former presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton ventured into Arlington National Cemetery where Biden placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The guard sending people to the nation s capital is nothing new. It happens every four years. The difference is that in the past, the units were communications or civil support and never more than 20.
This deployment has 300.
Those guardsman will specifically be assisting the D.C. Metro Police. They re stationed at six Metro stops and are on call for engagement, which means, if there were to be an attack, the NC guard is the primary backup.
North Carolina s contingent of soldiers is among the nearly 25,000 from all 50 states and even four territories.
Lt. Col. Jim. McVeigh says, despite this unprecedented assignment, his North Carolina troops remain positive, despite not knowing exactly when they ll be home.
On Wednesday, Kamala Harris will make history as she s sworn in as the nation s first female, Black, and South Asian American vice president. For millions
RALEIGH (WTVD) Raleigh is its own city but it s also the seat of Wake County and the Capitol of North Carolina that means security can be complicated with so many law enforcement agencies needing to work together.
Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker on Monday praised the efforts over the weekend, which brought together deputies, Raleigh police, Capitol police, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and the National Guard.
Sheriff Baker said on Monday he thinks downtown Raleigh is safe right now but is encouraging people to avoid the area, especially on Wednesday. Stay at home, particularly if your job allows that here in Wake County and the City of Raleigh, he said. I heard they re going to allow employees to work from home. That s good that if something occurs they will be home and we won t have to make an effort to get them out of facilities and get them in their cars and home in the midst of unrest.