Originally published on January 22, 2021 1:59 pm
A presentation of art was among the many moments in Washington during Wednesday’s presidential inauguration.
During non-pandemic inaugurations, a specially selected painting would have hung behind the head table at a traditional welcome luncheon for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Instead, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt – chair of the inauguration committee – stood next to a temporary wall in the U.S. Capitol where an oil painting hung.
Blunt addressed a small, socially distant crowd and presented a 19th century landscape, chosen to reflect the theme of the day, Our Determined Democracy: Forging A More Perfect Union.
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Missouri Senator Roy Blunt spoke at Wednesday s inaugural ceremonies. His remarks highlighted the resilience of the American people and called for unity.
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A large American Flag is are placed on the National Mall, with the U.S. Capitol behind, ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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The U.S. Capitol is seen between flags placed on the National Mall ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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A rooftop view from Shaw shows 56 pillars of light representing 50 US states and territories illuminating the skies above the US Capitol ahead of President-elect Joe Biden s inauguration
Blunt delivered the welcoming remarks after Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. The two senators are leaders of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.