Joe Biden s inauguration: 7 most interesting highlights of the ceremony Updated Jan 21, 2021 | 06:00 IST
Joe Biden became the President of the USA on Wednesday and said, Today, we celebrate triumph not of a candidate but of a cause, the cause of democracy. Biden became the 46th President of the US as the 4-year term of his opponent Donald Trump came to an end (Representative Image). | Photo Credit: AP
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Joe Biden swore in as the 46th President of the USA today, after winning the election against Donald Trump
Kamala Harris swore in as the Vice-President of the USA in an inauguration ceremony that was watched by the entire world
Inauguration 2021: Watch All the Performances from Lady Gaga, Foo Fighters and More
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The inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States and its subsequent celebration concert may not have had a full audience due to COVID-19 restrictions, but that did not stop some of the biggest stars from performing in support of Biden and his Vice President Kamala Harris.
Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez performed during the ceremony itself, while acts like Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Katy Perry and John Legend performed during the Tom Hanks-hosted Celebrating America inaugural ball that followed.
Today is good day for democracy , world leaders congratulate Joe Biden on Presidency
Canada and the United States will continue this partnership as we fight the global COVID-19 pandemic and support a sustainable economic recovery that will build back better for everyone, said Canadian PM Justin Trudeau
Reuters | January 21, 2021 | Updated 08:12 IST
US President Joe Biden
Here is how world leaders are reacting to US President Joe Biden s inauguration on Wednesday, replacing Donald Trump.
SOUTH KOREAN PRESIDENT MOON JAE-IN, ON TWITTER: @JoeBiden, congratulations on your inauguration. America is back. America s new beginning will make democracy even greater. Together with the Korean people, I stand by your journey toward America United .
Joe Biden Inauguration: On Wednesday, 20 January, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, while Kamala Harris took oath as the Vice President. Lady Gaga & Jennifer Lopez performed at the historic ceremony.