POTUS Joe Biden s inaugural ceremony kept crowds out and tried to bring America in The Biden inauguration had to balance a number of contradictions, including addressing history while looking to the future with the swearing in of Vice President Kamala Harris, the first female, Black and Asian American holder of the office and a major focus of the day’s commentary
Inauguration Day 2017 was notable, in part, for who wasn’t there: There were vast empty spaces on the National Mall, which the Trump Administration would soon deny in the opening shot of its four-year war on truth.
The inauguration of President Joe Biden was also defined by absences. But this time they were intentional, and for better or worse they were the point.
Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday in a ceremony that will keep with tradition while being unlike any other inauguration
2021 Presidential Inauguration mostly virtual
Joe Biden tears up as he speaks at the National Guard/Reserve Center named after his late son Beau Biden, Tuesday, January 19, 2021, in New Castle, Delaware (Associated Press/Evan Vucci)
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NOTE: The 2021 inauguration will be mostly virtual due to fears of Covid-19. Luckily, President-elect Biden received his 2nd dose of the vaccine 10 days prior to the election and Kamala Harris, as well as many/most other attendees will have received the vaccine also.
(Compiled from The Art Newspaper and by UPI) – An installation of nearly 200,000 flags and 56 pillars of light representing every US state and territory opened on the National Mall on Monday night ahead of President-Elect Joseph Biden Jr’s inauguration on January 20.
The day has finally arrived. After an extensive campaign and presidential election like none before, Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, January 20. .
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It will take place on Wednesday, 20 January and will look starkly different from previous inaugurations.
This is due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and increased security following the insurrection at the US Capitol.
With Washington DC essentially in lockdown, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced virtual Inauguration Day events for Americans to watch after urging people to refrain from attending in person.
President-elect Joe Biden. Credit: AP
So what are the Inauguration Day timings and what will happen?
10am ET (3pm GMT) Our White House: An Inaugural Celebration for Young Americans Our White House will mark the first-ever curated livestream for young Americans before and during the Inaugural Ceremonies, ending at 12.30pm.
Keke Palmer will host the stream which will include a special message from Dr Jill Biden, historical commentary, a segment on presidential pets produced by Nickelodeon