He is taking the reins of power at a perilous time in American history and urging a bitterly divided country to unite around defeating the deadliest pandemic in a century.
Today we celebrate the triumph not of a candidate, but of a cause.
Point to be noted that he was being inaugurated on the Capitol steps just two weeks after it was stormed by a “riotous mob”.President Joe Biden said, “The country has been reminded that democracy is precious, democracy is fragile, and at this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed”.
Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office shortly before noon and Biden officially became 46th US President.
it is noteworthy that the Vice President has become the first woman and person of color to become 2nd in line to the presidency.
Biden and Harris took part in modified versions of the ceremonial duties after the swearing-in that traditionally surround the inauguration of a new president, accepting gifts from congressional leaders and laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before participating in a short parade to the White House before a modest, mask-wearing crowd.The inauguration ceremony was unlike any the country has ever seen, with a new president addressing an empty National Mall while thousands of National Guard troops stood to watch over downtown Washington.
