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President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris arrive at the US Capitol for their inauguration ceremony, accompanied by their spouses. IMAGES
Washington (USA), Jan 20 (EFE/EPA), (Camera: Michael Reynolds).- Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have been inaugurated in Washington, with Biden saying on Wednesday in his inaugural speech that democracy has prevailed, defining the day as a day of hope.FOOTAGE OF THE INAUGURATION OF JOE BIDEN AS U.S. PRESIDENT AND KAMALA HARRIS AS U.S. VICE PRESIDENT
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday placed the blame for the attack on the Capitol firmly at the feet of President Donald Trump. CNN reports the Kentucky Republican said on the Senate floor that Trump 'provoked' the violent insurrectionists on January 6th. The mob was fed lies. They were provoked by the President and other powerful people. US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell McConnell's comments came as the Senate prepares to hold an impeachment trial over the House's charge of 'incitement of insurrection.' He said the despite the violence, Congress did its duty by certifying the victory of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn into office in front of the US Capitol around 12 p.m. on January 20. Celebrities Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will perform at the ceremony. Biden and Harris will then speak to the nation via a TV special at 8:30 p.m. that will feature performances by Justin Timberlake, John Legend, Bruce Springsteen, and other A-listers. The inauguration is part of a five-day program with multiple virtual and socially-distanced in-person celebrations.
US Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, US Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, alongside family members, walk along this year's non-traditional inaugural parade route, heading toward the White House, in Washington, DC. IMAGES
US Vice President Kamala Harris and US Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff participate in a non-traditional inauguration parade in front of the White House in Washington, DC. IMAGES
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