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Joe Biden has been officially sworn in as the 46th president of the United States.
Biden’s presidential inauguration ceremony is currently taking place at the US Capitol in Washington D.C., with Donald Trump having bid farewell to the White House earlier today (January 20).
Following a performance of the US national anthem from Lady Gaga, Biden was officially declared president before he addressed the nation and a limited crowd that is gathered at Capitol Hill.
“This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope, of renewal and resolve,” Biden’s speech began.
“Through a crucible for the ages, America has been tested and it has risen to the challenge. Today we celebrate a triumph not of a candidate but of a cause, a cause of democracy.”
Biden continued: “The people, the will of the people has been heard. And the will of the people has been heeded. We’ve learned again that democracy is precious; democracy is fragile. And at this hour my friends, democracy has prevailed.”
Referencing the riots from Trump supporters that took place at the Capitol earlier this month, the president said: “On the hallowed ground, where just a few days ago violence saught to shake the Capitol’s very foundation, we come together as one nation to carry out the peaceful transfer of power as we have for more than two centuries.
“We look ahead in our uniquely American way – restless, bold, optimistic – and set our sights on a nation we know we can be, and we must be.”
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