I believe we must. Greatness and goodness. There is truth and there are lies, lies told for power and for profit. It did not happen. If we show a little tolerance and humility, and if we’re willing to stand in the other person’s shoes. Every disagreement doesn't have to be a cause for total war. Take a measure of me and my heart. Before God and all of you I give you my word. And when we do, we will write the next chapter in the American story. At 12:01 ET on the 20th January 2021, Joe Biden officially became the 46th president of the United States. President Biden took the oath of office on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, four years after he attended the inauguration of President Trump as the outgoing vice president. Relatively succinct and appropriately broad, this was a very good speech. May God bless America, and may God protect our troops. As my mom would say, “Just for a moment, stand in their shoes.”. Also note here that Biden mentioned “Leader” Schumer. This call to Americans is important. So do you need a vaccine card? That could be the biggest break from the Trump era. That America secured liberty at home and stood once again as a beacon to the world. We will honor them by becoming the people and the nation we know we can and should be. America, America, I gave my best to you.”, If Trump’s inaugural was known for his phrase “American carnage,” Biden’s could be called “American Anthem.”. It has taken as many lives in one year as America lost in all of World War II. I thank them from the bottom my heart. Let’s add — let’s us add our own work and prayers to the unfolding story of our great nation. What tone does he take? Here we stand, looking out on the great Mall where Dr. King spoke of his dream. Don’t tell me things can’t change. The right to dissent peaceably, within the guardrails of our Republic, is perhaps our nation's greatest strength. Biden gave his first speech as the 46th president of the United States. And each of us has a duty and responsibility, as citizens, as Americans, and especially as leaders - leaders who have pledged to honor our Constitution and protect our nation - to defend the truth and to defeat the lies. There is truth and there are lies, lies told for power and for profit. And we’ll lead not merely by the example of our power but by the power of our example. I will defend our democracy. Look, you all know we’ve been through — through so much in this nation. That is what we owe our forebears, one another, and generations to follow. It’s called American Anthem. That's democracy. It requires the most elusive of all things in a democracy: unity. The story that tells ages yet to come that we answered the call of history. Photograph: Patrick Semansky/AFP/Getty Images. Democracy is fragile. To overcome these challenges - to restore the soul and to secure the future of America - requires more than words. A cry that can't be any more desperate or any more clear. I promise you this: as the Bible says weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. Biden here confronted a core challenge to his call for unity: that so much of the country has been led — in large part by Trump himself — to believe in falsehoods. On ‘we, the people,’ who seek a more perfect Union. Let me know in my heart when my days are through. This is America’s day. There’s no accounting for what fate will deal you. Uniting to fight the common foes we face: With unity we can do great things. Behauptung: "Hundreds of thousands of businesses closed" in the U.S. because of the COVID-19 pandemic. By. Keep reading to learn about Biden's body language during his inauguration speech on Jan. 20, 2021. But the American story depends not on any one of us, not on some of us, but on all of us. The Mall Wednesday was largely cleared of people due to security concerns as well as the pandemic. We can reward work and rebuild the middle class and make health care secure for all. We have learned again that democracy is precious. One nation. I will fight as hard for those who did not support me as for those who did. And there’s one verse that stands out, at least for me, and it goes like this. We’re entering what may be the toughest and deadliest period of the virus. I will give my all in your service thinking not of power, but of possibilities. And much to gain. A story of decency and dignity. It’s called American Anthem. We’ll be a strong and trusted partner for peace, progress and security. Some days, you need a hand. This part was the FDR-esque Fireside Chat. In another January in Washington, on New Year’s Day in 1863, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This is our historic moment of crisis and challenge, and unity is the path forward. each of us has a duty and a responsibility, as citizens, as Americans, and especially as leaders, leaders who have pledged to honor our Constitution and protect our nation, to defend the truth and defeat the lies. I thank them from the bottom of my heart. It is a time for boldness, for there is so much to do. And so today, at this time and in this place, let’s start afresh, all of us. So here’s my message to those beyond our borders. That’s democracy. Joe Biden’s inaugural address at noon eastern on Wednesday was well-written with powerful rhetorical flourishes and inspiring themes. We prevailed. And at this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed. Biden’s speech wound up being 21 minutes and 18 seconds long. And together, we shall write an American story of hope, not fear. So, with purpose and resolve we turn to the tasks of our time. If we're willing to stand in the other person's shoes just for a moment. 21:41. So I ask you, let’s say a silent prayer for those who’ve lost their lives and those left behind and for our country. Recent weeks and months have taught us a painful lesson. More than 400,000 Americans have died in less than a year, on Trump’s watch. On, we have much to do in this winter of peril and, possibility. grandfatherly advice and a personal plea for unity, under construction during the entire Civil War, Biden and Harris held a national memorial ceremony on Tuesday night. My fellow Americans, we have to be different than this. This is a great nation and we are a good people. To those 400,000 fellow Americans - mothers and fathers, husbands and wives, sons and daughters, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Here’s “We the People” and “a more perfect Union,” which comes from the preamble of the Constitution. A cry for racial justice some 400 years in the making moves us. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Biden did not shy away from bringing up the threat posed by Trump’s effort to undermine the election and the effort by Trump’s followers to stop the counting of electoral votes at the Capitol just two weeks ago. The dome was under construction during the entire Civil War, being built as the country was being torn apart, and completed in 1866. Yet, we endured. Important things. This is Psalm 30:5: “For His anger endureth but a moment, and in His favor is life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Biden added a collectivist tinge to this verse. This was interestingly informal language for an inaugural address. Democracy and hope, truth and justice did not die on our watch, but thrived. A cry for survival comes from the planet itself. The inaugural address can be used to address many things — past, present or future — but President Biden chose to focus on the present. This is democracy’s day. We can do this if we open our souls instead of hardening our hearts. Full text: Joe Biden inauguration speech transcript. NPR reporters are annotating his speech live with fact checks and analysis. That speaks to the message of optimism he’s laced throughout his career. As does President Carter, who I spoke to last night but who cannot be with us today, but whom we salute for his lifetime of service. The dream of justice for all will be deferred no longer. We face an attack on democracy and on truth. Here, the new President declared victory for democracy — but he clearly wants to move on. But Biden has a point here. This was the “ask what you can do for your country” element of this speech. We must end this uncivil war that pits red against blue, rural versus urban. rural versus urban, conservative versus liberal. And much to gain, has taken as many lives in one year as America lost in all of World War II, cry for survival comes from the planet itself, rise in political extremism, white supremacy and domestic terrorism. My fellow Americans, I close today where I began, with a sacred oath. media caption Watch again: President Biden's inauguration speech in full Chief Justice Roberts, Vice-President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader … America has to be better than this, and I believe America is so much better than this. If we do this, then when our days are through, our children and our children’s children will save us. Joe Biden is giving his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. At the start of the ceremony, Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar noted that there were “a whole bunch of Bidens” in attendance. Read Joe Biden's full inaugural address: 'End this uncivil war'. Listing the difficulties we face during this time of division and pandemic was expected. The will of the people has been heard and the will of people has been heeded. We look ahead in our uniquely American way, restless, bold, optimistic and set our sights on a nation … We will press forward with speed and urgency, for we have much to do in this winter of peril and possibility. I know the forces that divide us are deep and they are real. For … Analysis: Police testimony, bystander accounts bolster prosecution case in Chauvin murder trial. Unity. Biden’s inaugural address will go down in history as one of the most important speeches at a time when America faces no shortage of challenges. We will repair our alliances and engage with the world once again, not to meet yesterday’s challenges but today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. Through a crucible for the ages, America has been tested anew and America has risen to the challenge. It will never happen, not today, not tomorrow, not ever. Politics doesn’t have to be a raging fire, destroying everything in its path. January 20, 2021 / 1:38 PM And we must meet this moment as the United States of America. Joe Biden delivered his inaugural speech in front of the Capitol Building | REUTERS. Take a measure of me and my heart, and if you still disagree, so be it. Mr. Trump didn't attend Mr. Biden's inauguration, flying instead on Air Force One earlier in the day to his Florida home. Much to build. Here’s a version of the song, written by Gene Scheer and sung by Norah Jones. Look, folks, all my colleagues I served with in the House and the Senate up here, we all understand the world is watching, watching all of us today. Each of those were protest movements long in the making and they included large gatherings of people. ‘We … 3 months ago. The oath is written in the Article II of Constitution, the nation’s founding document. A once-in-a-century virus silently stalks the country. I understand, like my dad, they lay in bed, staring — at night, staring at the ceiling, wondering, “Can I keep my health care? And over the centuries through storm and strife, in peace and in war, we have come so far. Because here’s the thing about life: There’s no accounting for what fate will deal you. Many centuries ago, Saint Augustine, a saint of my church, wrote that a people was a multitude defined by the common objects of their love. Joe Biden's Inaugural address laid out his plans to tackle America's ongoing health crisis, injustice, and the economy. Politics need not be a raging fire destroying everything in its path. We will lead not merely by the example of our power but by the power of our example. Today it’s Trump, the first President to be impeached twice. Note that now-ex-President Donald Trump didn’t attend. Given the importance of foreign policy to Biden’s senate and vice presidential career, it got relatively short attention in this speech. Their defeat is the country’s victory. To all those who supported our campaign, I am humbled by the faith you placed in us. And, I believe America is better than this. May this be the story that guides us, the story that inspires us, and the story that tells ages yet to come that we answered the call of history. So, with purpose and resolve, we turn to those tasks of our time, sustained by faith, driven by conviction, and devoted to one another and the country we love with all our hearts. The right to dissent peaceably within the guardrails of our republic is perhaps this nation’s greatest strength. Today, on this January day, my whole soul is in this: I ask every American to join me in this cause. presenting this nation with one of the gravest responsibilities we’ve had. The question is, will we master this rare and difficult hour? For without unity, there is no peace, only bitterness and fury. Look, I understand that many of my fellow Americans view the future with fear and trepidation. That’s how it has to be. Much to repair. I understand they worry about their jobs, about taking care of their families, about what comes next. Now we’re going to be tested. I will defend America. We must end this uncivil war that pits red against blue, rural versus urban, rural versus urban, conservative versus liberal. We have never, ever, ever failed in America when we have acted together. Folks, this is a time of testing. We will be judged, you and I, for how we resolve the cascading crises of our era. A day of history and hope. To all those who did not support us, let me say this: Hear me out as we move forward. This is our historic moment of crisis and challenge, and unity is the path forward. The dream of justice for all will be deferred no longer. Not of personal interest, but of the public good. President Biden took the oath of office on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, four years after he attended the inauguration of President Trump … What are the common objects we as Americans love, that define us as Americans? History, faith, and reason show the way, the way of unity. We have learned again that democracy is precious. Opportunity, security, liberty, dignity, respect, honor, and — yes — the truth. Love and healing. I think I know. Joe Biden’s inauguration speech transcript, annotated. We can treat each other with dignity and respect. My whole soul is in it. Every President has to take it. We will repair our alliances and engage with the world once again. A once-in-a-century virus silently stalks the country. King’s speech was during the March on Washington in 1963. Together. Inaugural address of U.S. President Joe Biden. And, if we are this way, our country will be stronger, more prosperous, more ready for the future. When he put pen to paper, the President said, "If my name ever goes down into history it will be for this act and my whole soul is in it.". Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, where just a few days ago violence sought to shake the Capitol’s very foundation, under God, indivisible, to carry out the peaceful transfer of power. Much to build. Before God and all of you, I give you my word, I will always level with you. In each of these moments, enough of us came together to carry all of us forward. We can see each other not as adversaries but as neighbors. Chuck Schumer wasn’t yet Senate Majority Leader at the time of the speech. I understand that many Americans view the future with some fear and trepidation. Much to restore. Former Vice President Dick Cheney was also unable to attend. This is a very Biden way to end the speech. And I promise you, I will fight as hard for those who did not support me as for those who did. I ask every American to join me in this cause, uniting to fight the foes we face: anger, resentment and hatred, extremism, lawlessness, violence, disease, joblessness and hopelessness. They gave their best, they did their duty, they healed a broken land. But the answer is not to turn inward, to retreat into competing factions, distrusting those who don’t look like you or worship the way you do, or don’t get their news from the same sources you do. Biden's inauguration address 22:16. 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In his speech, Biden takes on a serious, but hopeful tone to make sure he gets his point across, and touches one to show his hope for peace and sympathy for the people and our country. We can reward work, rebuild the middle class, and make health care secure for all. 11:52 AM EST. This phrase comes from the Gettysburg Address. And I will give all, all of you, keep everything I do in your service, thinking not of power but of possibilities, not of personal interest but the public good. Oral COVID-19 vaccine being tested in LA-area research center, What's behind the push for a 4th stimulus check, James Fallows on the message from Joe Biden's inauguration, Thousands of Guard troops will remain in D.C. through mid-March, Firefighter's sign language Pledge was homage to her late father, Amanda Gorman's books jump to bestsellers after inaugural poem, Friends say Kamala Harris has always been fearless, California Privacy/Information We Collect. But Biden suggested this is a time possibility and there’s much to gain. Much to heal. We will honor them by becoming the people and nation we know we can and should be. / CBS News. Today, we mark the swearing-in of the first woman in American history elected to national office - Vice President Kamala Harris. And together, we shall write an American story of hope, not fear; of unity, not division; of light, not darkness. my whole soul is in this: Bringing America together, uniting our people and uniting our nation, Our history has been a constant struggle between the American ideal that we are all created equal, and the harsh, ugly reality that racism, nativism, fear, demonization have long torn us apart, we must reject the culture in which facts themselves are manipulated, and even manufactured, in the shadow of the Capitol dome, as was mentioned earlier, completed amid the Civil War when the union itself was literally hanging in the balance. There are other days when we're called on to lend one. Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. January 20, 2021 • Speeches and Remarks. So now on this hallowed ground where just a few days ago violence sought to shake the Capitol’s very foundation, we come together as one nation, under God, indivisible, to carry out the peaceful transfer of power as we have for more than two centuries. Biden mixed grandfatherly advice and a personal plea for unity with soaring quotations from President Abraham Lincoln as he sought to bring the country together, end what he called an “uncivil war,” and mobilize Americans against both the raging pandemic and the political divisions that have characterized the past few years. We look ahead in our uniquely American way - restless, bold, optimistic - and set our sights on the nation we know we can be and we must be. The battle is perennial and victory is never assured. And though me. We can join forces, stop the shouting and lower the temperature. That’s democracy. The Women’s Suffrage Parade was in 1913, ahead of Woodrow Wilson’s inauguration. And, we must reject a culture in which facts themselves are manipulated and even manufactured. And, we must meet this moment as the United States of America. And here we stand, just days after a riotous mob thought they could use violence to silence the will of the people, to stop the work of our democracy, to drive us from this sacred ground. We look ahead in our uniquely American way — restless, bold, optimistic — and set our sights on the nation we know we can be and we must be. Alex Sundby is a senior editor for CBSNews.com. Here we stand, where 108 years ago at another inaugural, thousands of protestors tried to block brave women from marching for the right to vote. It requires that most elusive of things in a democracy: In another January in Washington, on New Year's Day 1863, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. I know speaking of unity can sound to some like a foolish fantasy. We have all been waiting floor. And his call to help others is rooted in that and will be evident in his efforts to expand health care coverage and help Americans hurt by the pandemic — including those who didn’t vote for him, another shift back to old norms and away from Trump’s habit of favoring states or voters who supported him. Eugene Scott. U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his speech after he was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2021. Read the full transcript of his inauguration speech. A cry for racial justice some 400 years in the making moves us. My fellow Americans, in the work ahead of us, we’re going to need each other. We have never, ever, ever, ever failed in America when we’ve acted together. To overcome these challenges — to restore the soul and secure the future of America — requires so much more than words. “America’s day” is the way Biden put it, but a large portion of the country is smarting at his victory. And, in my first act as President, I would like to ask you to join me in a moment of silent prayer to remember all those we lost this past year to the pandemic. Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. My fellow Americans, in the work ahead of us, we will need each other. Biden did welcome Mike Pence, the outgoing vice president, who did attend. But we still have far to go. For without unity there is no peace, only bitterness and fury; no progress, only exhausting outrage; no nation, only a state of chaos.

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