Democrat Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday amid tight security. He was sworn in at 11:48 a.m. local time (10:48 p.m. Bangladesh time) in the capital, Washington DC, on Wednesday.
About five minutes ago, Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn in. Biden, sworn in as president of the United States, one of the world's superpowers, said he would build a new America together. Biden was sworn in in a different context.
At the moment, the country is reeling from the coronavirus epidemic and the wall of division between the people and the departed President Donald Trump. Trump has eroded US influence not only at home but also abroad. A new day has begun in the United States with Biden's swearing-in ceremony.Joe Biden was sworn in as president amid a catastrophic Coronavirus crisis, a fragile economy in the wake of the epidemic, a crumbling foreign policy, the ultimate non-cooperation of outgoing President Donald Trump over the transfer of power, and the threat of violence.
Just before taking the oath, he tweeted that a new day had begun in the United States. And in a short speech after taking the oath. In his first tweet as president, Biden said, "We have no time to waste in dealing with the crisis."
That's why today (Wednesday) I'm going to the Oval Office to start work, to take big steps to give immediate relief to American families. News from BBC, CNN, AFP and Reuters.
Music star Lady Gaga performed the national anthem at the start of the swearing-in ceremony on the West Front of the Capitol Building in Washington. Everyone present at the time stood with their hands on their chests and became united with the national anthem.
After that, according to the tradition, Kamala Harris took the path as the first vice president. He was administered the oath of office by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. With this, Kamala Harris was inaugurated as the first woman in the history of the United States, Vice President of black and Asian descent.
Her husband, Dow Emhoff, holds the Bible while Orange Harris is sworn in. After that, the famous artist Jennifer Lopez was obsessed with the patriotic songs of the United States for some time during her debut ceremony.
Chief Justice John Roberts then administered the oath to Joe Biden. Biden read the affidavit with a copy of his family's 128-year-old Bible. Biden's wife, Jill Biden, kept the family Bible.
The Chief Justice congratulated President Joe Biden after administering the 35-word oath. Joe Biden has been seen as passionate for some time.
Six-year-old Joe Biden was sworn in as the oldest president in U.S. history and sat in his seat for a while within three minutes. At this time he was crying.
This is the 59th swearing-in ceremony of the President in the history of the United States. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by two family members, including Biden's wife Jill Biden and Kamala Harris' husband Dow Emhoff. Farewell Vice President Mike Pence was present.
Others include former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and former First Lady Michelle Obama, Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton.
Jimmy Carter, 98, the oldest of the former presidents, and Rosalin Carter, the former first lady, did not attend. They have informed the matter in advance and sent their greetings to the newly elected president.
Also present were top military and civilian officials. The ceremony was attended by thousands of guests, most of whom were members of Congress and members of the Biden-Harris family.
However, outgoing President Donald Trump was not present at the ceremony. He and his wife, Melania, left Washington three hours before the swearing-in ceremony.
For the first time since President Andrew Johnson in 189, President Trump did not attend his successor's ceremony.
Long ago, however, Trump announced that he would not be attending Biden's inauguration. Farewell Vice President Mike Pence spoke after Biden was sworn in.
The swearing-in ceremony at Capitol Hill was marred by fears of a resurgence of violence by fierce supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump. However, the swearing-in ceremony ended in relief.
Biden was sworn in as the new president during the turbulent last two weeks of Trump's term.
"I solemnly swear that I will faithfully carry out the duties of the Office of the President of the United States and that I will do my utmost to protect, preserve and uphold the Constitution of the United States," he said.
As soon as he uttered these words, he became the 46th President of the United States. After being sworn in, Joe Biden left for the White House. The White House is his workplace and residence for the next four years.
Minnesota-elected Senator Amy Cloboucher welcomed Joe Biden as president and Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House swearing-in ceremony on the West Front.
"Today is the time for democracy in the United States to rise," he said. Today is the day to send a message to the United States to move forward, as it has always done. "
Republican Senator Roy Blunt, the chairperson of the swearing-in ceremony, said in his speech that democracy in the United States was attacked on January 8. At his call, everyone gathered to pay their respects to the national anthem of the United States.
Senator Amy Cloboucher called on President Joe Biden to make his inaugural address. In his inaugural address, Biden spoke of expectations and promises.
He spoke in support of the US Alliance, but said that maintaining some independence was important for the United States.
The new president said democracy is very valuable. Today democracy is saved. I urge people across the United States to join me.
Referring to the economic realities of the country caused by the coronavirus, Biden called for a united front against white conservatism, racism and violence.
We want to take the United States back to the world. The history of the United States has gone through many conflicts. We have always gone north in unison. There is no peace without unity.
Let's start anew. We start listening to each other, respecting each other. The United States is a much better country than the current image. We need to prove that Americans are the best as a nation.
Mentioning that the inauguration of Kamala Harris as Vice President marked a turning point in American society and culture, Biden said that today is the moment to take up the challenge of tackling all crises.
Unity is the key to moving forward. Those who voted for me, and those who did not - I will continue to fight equally for all. "I have every message," Biden said, referring to the plight of people in the US economic crisis.
We can expand our hearts and eliminate all inequalities that exist between urban and marginalized states. We need each other to move forward. We must move forward as a nation. We will overcome this difficult time as one.
Addressing the world, Biden said the United States will lead the world today and tomorrow. At this time, he emphasized on moving forward together through the development of mutual relations.
In particular, he called on all to unite in tackling the epidemic. Towards the end of his speech, Biden said, "Dear American friends, I begin where I am today."
I swear to you by God and to all of you that I will always be with you. "I will defend the constitution," he said. I will protect democracy.
I will keep the United States at bay. And I tell you all, I will serve you without thinking of power but of possibility. Public interest will be the key, not personal interest.
We will all write a story of American hope, not fear; I will write a story of unity, not division; I will write the story of light, not darkness. A story of politeness and dignity, love and good wishes.
At 12:13 a.m. local time, President Joe Biden ended his speech. "God save the United States, God save everyone," Biden concluded his inaugural address.
Biden was elected president on November 3, defeating Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. However, Trump could not fully accept Biden's victory.
He went to court. He also provoked extremist supporters on January 8, the day Congress approved Biden's victory. Five people, including a policeman, were killed in a terrorist attack on Capitol Hill that day.
The inauguration of the President is usually held in a joyous atmosphere. Thousands of people gathered in the capital, Washington, D.C., to celebrate the inauguration.
But this time around, authorities have had to pay more attention to prevent a repeat of the horrific attack by Trump supporters on Capitol Hill on January 7.
This time 25,000 National Guards were deployed in DC. The Capitol building was secured with several road closures and high fences. Restrictions are also imposed on movement.
Trump leaves letter for Biden: Outgoing US President Donald Trump has left a letter for his successor Joe Biden. However, no idea about the content of the letter has been found yet.
First Lady Melania Trump also left a letter for her successor, Jill Biden.
As is the custom in modern American history, presidents receive a letter from their predecessors on the day of their inauguration. These letters usually contain greetings and suggestions.
These letters are usually kept at the desk of the Oval Office of the White House. So that the new president can get the letter as soon as he enters the White House.
Donald Trump received a similar letter from Barack Obama. In that letter, Obama spoke about the importance of government institutions.
"Despite the tensions of daily politics, it is important for us to leave the responsibility of keeping our democratic institutions strong, at least as we have," he wrote.
George HW Bush also wrote a letter to Bill Clinton. There he wrote, ‘I wish you well. I wish your family well. Your success is now the success of our country. I have tried my best to keep your foundation strong. '
Trump supporters withdraw from rally
The group called Public Advocate canceled the rally citing the state of emergency. Leaders of other pro-Trump groups said they were not going to Washington.
One of them said, "There will be no one there except members of Congress, Biden officials and 70,000 National Guards." Democrats, meanwhile, celebrated Wednesday in Washington DC. But many supporters of President Joe Biden are avoiding the city.
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