Joe Biden and his wife Jill will spend Tuesday night in the lavish Blair House.
Washington:
Joe Biden will be sworn in Wednesday as the 46th president of the United States, during a day steeped in tradition and ceremony that nonetheless has been altered due to the pandemic and tight security after the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
Night at Blair House
Biden and his wife Jill will spend Tuesday night in the lavish Blair House, located opposite the White House on Lafayette Square, that the US government uses to host special guests and visiting dignitaries.
Religious services
On Wednesday morning Biden, a devout Catholic, will attend Mass at St Matthews church in Washington, and has invited Congressional leaders from both political parties.
Pope Francis urged Joe Biden to promote reconciliation and peace around the world
Paris:
World leaders said they were looking forward to working with Joe Biden, the Democrat sworn in as US president on Wednesday after four turbulent years under Donald Trump.
European Union
Charles Michel, president of the European Council, tweeted congratulations to Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, adding: It s time to bring back conviction & common sense and rejuvenate our EU-US relationship.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: Europe is ready for a fresh start.
Iran
President Hassan Rouhani hailed the departure of tyrant Trump, Tehran having repeatedly called on Washington to lift sanctions imposed over its nuclear drive.
Joe Biden sworn in as 46th President of the United States, delivers message of unity
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January 21, 2021 03:26 IST
Kamala Devi Harris, the first woman, African-American and Indian-American to become U.S. Vice-President, was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor the first Latina in the U.S. top court.
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President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris greet each other after the inauguration ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2021.
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Kamala Devi Harris, the first woman, African-American and Indian-American to become U.S. Vice-President, was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor the first Latina in the U.S. top court.