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Dawn of a new era for US as Biden, Harris administration takes over: Highlights

Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, taking office at a moment of profound health, economic, and political crises with a promise to seek unity, and Kamala Harris was sworn in as America’s first woman Vice President during a historic inauguration at the West Front of the Capitol. After a deeply tumultuous transition, including the storming of the Capitol by supporters of now-former President Donald Trump, “democracy has prevailed,” Biden said, in a speech that immediately laid out the contrast between himself and his predecessor. Stay tuned for more updates.
Last Updated : 20 January 2021, 17:55 IST

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23:1820 Jan 2021

Pope tells Biden he prays God will guide reconciliation in US

Pope Francis told USPresident JoeBidenon Wednesday that he was praying that God would guide his efforts to bring reconciliation in the United States and among the nations of the world.

In a message sent shortly after the second Catholic USpresident was sworn in, Francis also said he hopedBidenwould work towards a society marked by true justice, freedom and respect for the rights and dignity of every person, especially the poor, the vulnerable and those with no voice.

23:1820 Jan 2021

'They forget that 75 million voted for him:' Trump supporters reject Biden

They were among the almost 75 million Americans who voted for Donald Trump and refuse to recognise JoeBiden's presidential victory as legitimate.

AFP spoke to some Trump supporters about what they think Trump will do next and what they believe life will be like under the new Democratic administration.

"When Trump was inaugurated, I was so happy," said Gia Maxson, a yoga teacher and devout Catholic from Hickory, North Carolina.

"I went to two Trump rallies. They were wonderful, uplifting, positive experiences," she added.

23:1420 Jan 2021

Joe Biden becomes 46th US president, vowing 'new day' after Trump tumult

Joe Biden on Wednesday became the 46th president of the United States, vowing a "new day" for the United States after four years of tumult under Donald Trump who in an extraordinary final act snubbed the inauguration.

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23:1020 Jan 2021

The inaugural ceremony concluded with a benediction by Reverend Silvester Beaman

Now, there will be an inaugural parade, following which Biden and Harris will have a presidential escort from 15th Street to the White House including the US Army Band, a Joint Service Honor Guard and the commander in chief's Guard and Fife Drum Corps.

23:0920 Jan 2021

Trump's vice president Pence applauds successor at inauguration

Outgoing USVice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen attended the inauguration of new PresidentJoeBidenon Wednesday after skipping both a farewell ceremony for Donald Trump and the usual protocol of welcoming his successor to his home at the Naval Observatory.

Pence, whom some of Trump's supporters during the deadly Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol had threatened to hang for refusing to try to overturnBiden's Electoral College win in Congress, applauded the next vice president, Kamala Harris, as she arrived at the USCapitol. Trump skipped the inauguration.

Published 20 January 2021, 14:26 IST

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