Joe Biden and vice Kamala Harris have sworn in to become the 46th president elect of the United States at West Front of the US Capitol Hill, follow the Joe Biden inauguration live stream here
Biden will take the oath of office on the West Front of the US Capitol, but there will be no public parade from the Capitol to the White House. The celebrations will be mostly virtual, and the inaugural balls will be replaced by a prime-time television special.
Kamala Harris hugs her husband, Doug, before being sworn in as vice president.
The Bidens walk out for the inauguration.
Lady Gaga arrives to sing the National Anthem. She had a golden broach in the shape of a dove.
Harris and her husband greet former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama before the ceremony.
The Bidens arrive at the Capitol for the inauguration.
Biden, Harris and their spouses wave outside the Capitol.
The Bidens hold hands before walking up the Capitol steps Wednesday.
US Marines prepare to usher guests at the Capitol.
US Rep. Terri Sewell wears a face shield after arriving at the inauguration on Wednesday. Her mask references Alpha Kappa Alpha, Harris’ sorority.
Some of Harris’ family members take a selfie before the inauguration.
The Bidens attend Mass on Wednesday at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, DC.
President Donald Trump gives a farewell speech Wednesday before boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews. “I will always fight for you,” he said in front of a crowd of family and friends. “I will be watching. I will be listening, and I will tell you that the future of this country has never been better. I wish the new administration great luck and great success. I think they’ll have great success. They have the foundation to do something really spectacular.”
Trump waves as he boards Marine One at the White House.
Preparations are made for Trump at Joint Base Andrews.
The sun sets over the White House on the final night of Trump’s presidency.
Biden, Harris and their spouses attend a Covid-19 memorial Tuesday that paid tribute to Americans who have died because of the pandemic.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, second from right, and members of the House Democratic leadership hold a Covid-19 memorial on the steps of the US Capitol on Tuesday. At right is Majority Leader Steny Hoyer. On the left are US Reps. Pete Aguilar and Katherine Clark.
There were 400 lights illuminating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in tribute to the more than 400,000 people who have died from Covid-19 in the United States.
Biden tears up in New Castle, Delaware, as he speaks about his late son Beau before heading to Washington, DC, on Tuesday. Biden said he was proud to be delivering his send-off remarks from the National Guard Center in New Castle, which is named after Beau Biden. “I only have one regret: that he’s not here, because we should be introducing him as president,” Biden said.
The National Mall is filled with decorative flags on Tuesday. The Presidential Inaugural Committee planted more than 191,500 flags on the Mall to represent the people who can’t attend the inauguration.
National Guard members walk on the US Capitol grounds on Tuesday. The Pentagon has authorized up to 25,000 National Guard members to help secure the inauguration.
Media members practice camera positions Tuesday at the entrance to the inauguration stage.
Members of the National Guard rest outside of the US Capitol on Tuesday.
A broken window is seen at the Capitol, which is still showing damage from when pro-Trump rioters breached the building on January 6.
A man walks past a home in Washington, DC, that was decorated in support of Biden and Harris.
Chairs are spread out at the Capitol so that VIPs will be able to socially distance during the inauguration.
People take photos of a police dog posing with an officer outside the Capitol on Tuesday.
Preparations are underway on the west side of the Capitol ahead of the inauguration.
Singer Jennifer Lopez poses for photos outside the Capitol on Tuesday. Lopez will perform during the inauguration.
Lights are displayed above the National Mall on Monday to pay tribute to all the Americans who have died from Covid-19.
Members of the National Guard are positioned within a security perimeter that includes the Capitol, the White House and the National Mall.
The Marine Band rehearses Monday on the West Front of the US Capitol. This is where the swearing-in ceremony has traditionally taken place since Ronald Reagan took the oath of office in 1981.
The Peace Monument is seen behind a fence Sunday on the grounds of the US Capitol.
Preparations are made at the Capitol during rehearsals on Monday.
A Biden inauguration sign is seen outside the White House on Monday.
ATMs are boarded up in Washington, DC, on Monday.
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