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Joe Biden takes oath of office, becoming the 46th President of the United States. He does so under the shadow of a raging pandemic, economic crisis, deep racial wounds and an irate predecessor. He does so just weeks after the US Capitol barriers were breached and Donald Trump re-impeached. His motto: Build back America . Follow us for live updates from the inauguration of the 78-year-old Biden, who becomes the oldest man to take oath as president of America.
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The crowd was smaller than in past inaugurations, but there was still a lot of pomp and circumstance.
The front of the Capitol was adorned with large American flags. The Marine Band serenaded guests with patriotic music. The arrival of dignitaries was announced over a loudspeaker accompanied by a drumroll.
Seats were spaced six feet apart as a safety protocol. And what is normally the standing-room-only section was instead filled by members of the news media.
Here s what Washington, D.C., looked like on a historic day:
Vice President Kamala Harris is sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor during the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.Robert Deutsch, Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY
Kamala Harris is rocking a deep purple outfit designed by African American designers for her historic inauguration as the country's first woman Vice President.