Biden takes office as 46th US president What you need to know Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th US president at the Capitol in Washington Biden signs 15 executive orders, including actions to rejoin the Paris climate accord Kamala Harris, 56, makes history as she was sworn in to be the first woman to be vice-president, and also the first Black person and the first person of South Asian descent
All By AI HEPING in New York US President Joe Biden speaks about his administration s plans to fight the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic during a COVID-19 response event at the White House in Washington, US, Jan 21, 2021. [Photo/Agencies]
With photo of late son Beau behind him, President Joe Biden begins work at White House
By Stephanie Weaver
Biden gives emotional farewell to Delaware ahead of Inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden attended a send-off event in Wilmington, Delaware, a day before he will be sworn in to office, and shared his ties to the state and remembered his late son Beau.
WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, as President Joe Biden began his duties as commander in chief, several touching photographs including a photo with his late son Beau Biden were featured prominently in the Oval Office behind the Resolute Desk.
With Beau s photo behind him, Biden began his term signing 17 executive orders on Wednesday, including a mask mandate on federal property and the rejoining of the Paris climate agreement and it is likely that Beau s legacy will continue to be an influence on the president s decisions over the next four years.