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Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Inauguration

Joe Biden will be the new U.S. president Wednesday, with Kamala Harris becoming the first woman to serve as vice president when the two are sworn in at noon in an inauguration that has been scaled down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

By VOA News
January 20, 2021 11:15 AM
President-elect Joe Biden, his wife Jill Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff salute.
President-elect Joe Biden, his wife Jill Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff salute as they arrive ahead of the inauguration of Biden, in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021.
President Joe Biden hugs first lady Jill Biden, as his son Hunter Biden and daughter Ashley Biden look on after he was sworn-in.
President Joe Biden hugs first lady Jill Biden, as his son Hunter Biden and daughter Ashley Biden look on after he was sworn-in during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021.
Kamala Harris is sworn in as Vice President as her spouse Doug Emhoff holds a bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
Kamala Harris is sworn in as Vice President as her spouse Doug Emhoff holds a bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021.
A U.S. Capitol police officer stands on the West Front of the Capitol before Joe Biden's presidential inauguration.
A U.S. Capitol police officer stands on the West Front of the Capitol before Joe Biden's presidential inauguration in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton arrive before the inauguration of Joe Biden.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton arrive before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
Former U.S. President George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush arrive for the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President.
Former U.S. President George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush arrive for the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama arrive before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama arrive before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff arrive before the inauguration of Joe Biden.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff arrive before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris gestures towards U.S. Vice President Mike Pence ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris gestures towards U.S. Vice President Mike Pence ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States .
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris greets former U.S. President Barack Obama ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris greets former U.S. President Barack Obama ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden arrive before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States.
Hunter Biden and Ashley Biden arrive before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoffl watch as former Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen Pence depart the Capitol after the inauguration ceremony of President Joe Biden at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoffl watch as former Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen Pence depart the Capitol after the inauguration ceremony of President Joe Biden at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021.
American poet Amanda Gorman reads a poem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021.
American poet Amanda Gorman reads a poem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021.
Jennifer Lopez performs during the inauguration of Joe Biden at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
Jennifer Lopez performs during the inauguration of Joe Biden at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
U.S. President Joe Biden signs three documents including an Inauguration declaration, cabinet nominations and sub-cabinet nominations in the Presidents Room at the U.S. Capitol after the 59th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, U.S., Jan. 20, 2021.
U.S. President Joe Biden signs three documents including an Inauguration declaration, cabinet nominations and sub-cabinet nominations in the Presidents Room at the U.S. Capitol after the 59th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, U.S., Jan. 20, 2021.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.
U.S. President Joe Biden waves through the window of a car during the Inauguration Day parade, in Washington, U.S., January 20,…
U.S. President Joe Biden waves through the window of a car during the Inauguration Day parade, in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021.
U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden stand at the North Portico of the White House, in Washington.
U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden stand at the North Portico of the White House, in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Douglas Emhoff walk during the Inauguration Day parade.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Douglas Emhoff walk during the Inauguration Day parade for U.S. President Joe Biden, in Washington, January 20, 2021.