Breakdown of what happened during the inauguration of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris
By: Scripps National
and last updated 2021-01-20 17:04:14-05
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, bringing to an end an election season unlike any in the country s history.
Biden s path to the presidency included an improbable comeback following two defeats in the Democratic primary, a bitter campaign disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and months-long protests against police brutality, several days of delayed election results and a transition marred by violence from his successor s supporters.
Despite the challenges, Biden took the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol shortly before noon ET. Wednesday s inauguration ceremony took place in front of an empty National Mall due to the COVID-19 pandemic and threats of violence.
Breakdown of what happened during the inauguration of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris
By: Scripps National
and last updated 2021-01-20 17:04:14-05
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, bringing to an end an election season unlike any in the country s history.
Biden s path to the presidency included an improbable comeback following two defeats in the Democratic primary, a bitter campaign disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and months-long protests against police brutality, several days of delayed election results and a transition marred by violence from his successor s supporters.
Despite the challenges, Biden took the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol shortly before noon ET. Wednesday s inauguration ceremony took place in front of an empty National Mall due to the COVID-19 pandemic and threats of violence.