'This is America's day': Biden inaugurated as 46th president, Harris sworn in as vice president
WASHINGTON – Joe Biden was inaugurated Wednesday as the 46th president of the United States, marking the start of an administration that now must confront a deadly coronavirus pandemic, economic turmoil and deep divisions over American leadership.
Forty-eight years after he entered Congress as the junior senator from Delaware, Biden stood at the U.S. Capitol and recited the oath of office in the Constitution – words that have been spoken by his predecessors, dating back to President George Washington.
Facing a raging pandemic that has killed more than 400,000 Americans, the inauguration was stripped of much of its pomp and circumstance, but the symbolism of the peaceful transfer of power was nevertheless clear. Lawmakers and former presidents of both parties and members of the Supreme Court, wearing masks as they took their seats, were on hand to witness the historic ceremony.
"This is America's day. This is democracy's day," Biden began in his inaugural remarks.
"Today, we celebrate the triumph, not of a candidate, but a cause of democracy, the people, the word of people has been heard," he continued.
"We've learned again, that democracy is precious. Democracy is fragile.
At this hour my friends, democracy has prevailed."
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