As US security officials grapple with the joint threats of riots and the pandemic, former presidents and rockstars are still expected to attend Thursday's presidential inauguration. This is what we know so far.
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Joe Biden will take his place in the White House on Wednesday, as he officially takes the reins from Donald Trump as President of the United States. His inauguration will confirm his appointment as the 46th president, and the day will feature a whole host of celebratory events.
Amid the ongoing pandemic and heightened security concerns, the public has been urged to avoid traveling to Washington, D.C. for the inauguration, which normally draws hundreds of thousands of