The most striking photos of the day of inauguration

These images of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are those of history books.


Wednesday, January 20,Joe BidenandKamala HarrisHave been sworn like the 46th US President and Vice President, respectively, with the latter the history of the country's first woman, the first black person and the first person of the South Asian ancestry to assume the role. After being sworn by the chief judgeJohn Roberts,Biden gave a speech stressing the need of the country to meet only two weeks afterA crowd of assault the capitol building where the inauguration took place. In his speech, Biden promised to "unite our people"; cried the loss of lives due to Covid-19, urging Americans to "cope with this pandemic as a nation"; and stated that "democracy prevailed." After being both sworn, Harris saw his predecessor, former vice presidentMike penceAnd the new administration has participated in a series of ceremonies and traditions before going to work. Read to see some of the most striking photos of this historic inauguration day and for a detail that you may have missed, learnThe real reason so many people were wearing inauguration.

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President Joe Biden and the first Lady Jill Biden arrive for his inauguration on the West Front of the American Capitol.

President-elect Joe Biden (R) and incoming US First Lady Jill Biden arrive for his inauguration as the 46th US President, on the West Front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 20, 2021
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Bidens come out as they are announced for the 46th presidential inauguration ceremony.

President-elect Joe Biden and incoming US First Lady Jill Biden arrive to the Inauguration ceremony on the West Front of the US Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC
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Kamala Harris, flanked by her husband Doug Emhoff, is sworn like the 46th US Vice President of the Supreme Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor.

Kamala Harris, flanked by her husband Doug Emhoff, is sworn in as the 46th US Vice President by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on January 20, 2021, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
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Dr. Biden places his hands on his husband's shoulders during his inauguration ceremony.

Incoming US First Lady Jill Biden (L) places her hands on US President-elect Joe Biden during his inauguration as US President, on the West Front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 20, 2021.
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Kamala Harris is embraced by her husband after being sworn.

Kamala Harris is embraced by her husband Doug Emhoff after being sworn in as the 46th US Vice President by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on January 20, 2021, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
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Joe Biden is sworn as 46th President of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts.

Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts, as Jill Biden and their children Ashley and Hunter look on on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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The President, the first lady and their children Ashley and Hunter embrace Vice President Harris and former Vice President Mike Pence watch.

President Joe Biden(R) is comforted by his son Hunter Biden and First Lady Jill Biden after being sworn in during the presidential inauguration in Washington, DC on the West Front of the US Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC
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Former US President Barack Obama embraces his former vice-president and now President Joe Biden at the inauguration ceremony.

Former US President Barack Obama (R) hugs US President Joe Biden during the Presidential Inauguration ceremony on January 20, 2021, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
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Obama Bosse points with Vice President Harris.

Former US President Barack Obama (L) bumps fists with US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris as they arrive for the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th US President, on the West Front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 20, 2021
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Vice President Harris, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, former Vice President Pence and former Second Lady Karen Pence talk about the stages of the American Capitol after the inauguration.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff speak with former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and former Second Lady Karen Pence on the steps of the East Front of the U.S. Capitol following the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC
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President Biden, First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, Vice President Harris and Second Mr Doug Emhoff attend a transmission of the revision ceremony, organized by the Joint Region of the Working Group. National.

President Joe Biden, first lady Dr. Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff attend a Pass in Review ceremony, hosted by the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol after the Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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President Biden signs three documents including a declaration of inauguration, applications to the cabinet and an under-cabinet appointment after the inauguration.

President Joe Biden signs three documents including an Inauguration declaration, cabinet nominations and sub-cabinet nominations, as US Vice President Kamala Harris (R) watches in the Presidents Room at the US Capitol after the inauguration ceremony making Biden the 46th President of the United States on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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Obamas, bushes and clintins attend a crown head ceremony on the tomb of the unknown soldier after the inauguration.

Former U.S. President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and former U.S. President George W. Bush and Laura Bush, and former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after the President Joe Biden's Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol January 20, 2021 at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
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President Biden and Vice President Harris Bow at the Garland ceremony of the ceremony of the unknown soldier of Arlington National Cemetery.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attend a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after Presidential Inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol January 20, 2021 in Arlington, Virginia
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Vice President Harris and family members walk a parade show of abbreviated inauguration at the White House.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and family members walk the abbreviated parade route after U.S. President Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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The President and the first lady walk along Pennsylvania Avenue with the rest of the Biden family.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden walk along Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House during Inaugural celebrations, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
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The bidens pass in front of the flags of the 50 states when they arrive at the White House after the inauguration of biden.

U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden arrive at the White House after Biden's inauguration on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. Biden became the 46th president of the United States earlier today during the ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.
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The wave of bidens of the north gantry of the White House.

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden wave as they arrive at the North Portico of the White House, on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. United States.
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President Joe Biden and the first lady Dr. Jill Biden Hug before entering the White House with their families.

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden hug as they arrive at the North Portico of the White House, on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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