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Updated: Inauguration of Joe Biden, 46th President of the United States of America
Today’s Ceremonies
The big finale!
8am – President Trump left for Florida from Andrews Air Force Base on Air Force One and arrives before noon at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach.
The Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris began on Wednesday, Jan. 20th, starting at 10 a.m. from the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
Biden began the day with a church service with invited bi-partisan congressional leaders.
At noon the inauguration began. In-person attendance was severely limited to Congress and invited guests due to safety protocols. Even with social distancing and safeguards in place, there was noticeable hugging and hand shaking in the outdoor event.
Singing were Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, and Garth Brooks. A poem was read by the youngest poet laureates in the US – see below.
After the inauguration the Bidens and Harris’ went to Arlington National Cemetery for a ceremony, then participated in a virtual parade, which included walking the last few blocks to the White House.
He then went to the Oval Office to sign several Executive Orders – and to read a letter that President Trump said he had left for President Biden, as is tradition.
You can watch more at the Biden Inaugural Committee YouTube channel .
- We Are One | Tuesday, Jan. 19 – 8:30 p.m. – A celebration of the accomplishments of the African-American and black community and the historic inauguration of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
- Celebrating America hosted by Tom Hanks | Wednesday, Jan. 20 – 8:30 p.m. – The primetime special hosted by Tom Hanks will feature remarks from President Biden and Vice President Harris and performances that represent the rich diversity and extensive talent America offers. President Biden and Vice President Harris will give remarks during the 90-minute television special. It will also honor health care workers, teachers and other Americans who have worked during the pandemic.
Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato Ant Clemons, and Justin Timberlake.and other celebrities are slated to perform.
Biden was expected to sign 15 Executive Orders. Some were:
- stopping the border wall construction
- rejoining WHO – Dr. Fauci will meet as rep from US tomorrow
- creating COVID19 Response Coordinator – unified national response
- Housing Affordability – extending moratorium on eviction and foreclosures
- Rejoin the Paris Climate agreement
- Rollback regulatory environmental measure moratoriums
- Racial equity & systemic racism initiatives across federal programs
- DACA mobilization
- End the Muslim ban
- No further border wall construction or funding
- Create an easier opportunity for citizenship for immigrants who have been in US for many years
- extending student loan moratorium
- 100 day mask mandate for federal govt employees and interstate travel / federal buildings
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In the evening, President Biden swore in 1000+ political appointees, “If you’re ever working w/ me and I hear you treated another colleague with disrespect, I promise I will fire you on the spot. Everybody is entitled to be treated with decency.”
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