Commenting is currently disabled on this article. Here’s everything you need to know including the full TV schedule. “And today we marked the swearing-in of the first woman in American history elected to national office: Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden will then give his inaugural address. Performing at the Capitol ceremony were Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Garth Brooks, while a host of other famous entertainers participated in a virtual “Parade Across America” livestreamed from 56 states and territories. Thank you, America.” “I wish the new administration great luck and great success.” “The chair will administer the oath of office.” “Mr. Instead, Mr. Biden reviewed military units at the Capitol and later proceeded to the White House escorted by military marching bands as well as drum lines from the University of Delaware and Howard University, the alma maters of the new president and vice president. PHOTO: EPA-EFE. But in a measure of the impact of Mr. Trump’s drumbeat of false accusations of election fraud, 32 percent told CNN pollsters that they did not believe Mr. Biden won the election legitimately. Joe Biden will officially be taking over the White House and beginning his role as the President of the United States on January 20, 2021, on US Inauguration Day. You can watch the inauguration LIVE on The Sun's YouTube channel. Mr. Biden is only the second Catholic president after John F. Kennedy. A longtime senator, former vice president and consummate Washington insider, Mr. Biden prides himself on his experience working across the aisle and hopes to forge a partnership with Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the minority leader, and other Republicans. He even tried to persuade them to still call him Joe. The event is set to begin at 11:30am on Wednesday in Washington DC, with the swearing-in of Mr Biden and Kamala Harris to begin after midday. “There is truth and there are lies, lies told for power and for profit, and 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.”. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. At 78, Mr. Biden is the oldest president in American history — older on his first day in office than Ronald Reagan was on his last — and even allies quietly acknowledge that he is no longer at his prime, meaning he will be constantly watched by friends and foes alike for signs of decline. “Marriage is about to get rocky, I can tell,” Mr. Hoyer laughed. But some Republicans signaled resistance, or at least skepticism. Biden’s inauguration will be like no other in history. Instead of the usual parade down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House, a "virtual parade" will be held across the US due to the pandemic. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in around midday, however, opening remarks will likely take place from 11:30am in Washington. But he overcame the doubts and the obstacles to claim the prize of his lifetime nearly 34 years after kicking off the first of his three presidential campaigns. Joe Biden Inauguration: Time, schedule of events, how and where to watch Updated : January 20, 2021 12:13 PM IST The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for January 20, 2021, Wednesday on the west front of the US Capitol. violent, pro-Trump mob gathered on January 6, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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Steven Cohen New York. “Here we stand, where 108 years ago, at another inaugural, thousands of protesters tried to block brave women marching for the right to vote,” Mr. Biden said. ... Jimmy Carter, the only other living former president, now 96, will skip the event for the first time since his own inauguration in 1977. Much to repair, much to restore, much to heal, much to build and much to gain. “You’re ‘Mr. Mr. Biden’s broader message was conciliatory yet challenging, as he called on Americans to put aside their deep and dark divisions to come together to confront the coronavirus pandemic, economic troubles and the scourge of racism. Biden is likely to … At least 10,000 National Guard troops will be in place in the days before the inauguration. May God bless America, and may God protect our troops. Biden traveled to Washington, D.C., from Iraq in January 2009 for the presidential inauguration and his father's swearing-in as vice president, then returned to Iraq. Kamala Harris will stand alongside Biden at the inauguration on Wednesday, January 20, as she takes over as VP - but how can Brits across the pond catch the ceremony? Of unity, not division. And at this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed.”. Already abbreviated because of Mr. Trump’s refusal to concede, the transition that ended Wednesday was like none before, not just from one party to another but from one reality to another. Opening remarks tend to begin at 11.30am EST - this means it will begin at 4.30pm GMT. Not ever. Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. and Kamala Devi Harris took the oath of office at a Capitol still reeling from the attack of a violent mob at a time when a deadly pandemic is still ravaging the country. It was written in 1940 by Woody Guthrie, allegedly in a shabby hotel room just outside of Times Square—not on the 6, but close enough. Biden, Harris and their families will then move to the White House, escorted by members of the military and a band and drum corps. Joe Biden inauguration: UK start time, schedule and TV channel Joe Biden will be sworn in as US President today outside the Capitol Building, replacing the outgoing Donald Trump. Inauguration Day 2021 news: Joe Biden signs 17 executive orders on first day in Oval Office, reversing Trump's wall and rejoining Paris climate deal It will be held on the same spot where a violent, pro-Trump mob gathered on January 6 before storming the Capitol buildings - seen as the seat of US democracy. While inaugurations usually see Americans in their millions attend Washington to catch a glimpse of proceedings, this year’s inauguration size will be "extremely limited", due to coronavirus. With the pandemic still raging and the death toll topping 400,000, Americans were told to stay away, leading to the eerie spectacle of a new president addressing a largely empty National Mall, filled not with people but with flags meant to represent the absent crowd. Biden's inauguration marked the first time a Catholic Chief Justice administered the oath to an incoming Catholic president. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/13788908/joe-biden-inauguration-2021-time-watch JOE BIDEN will become the 46th President of the United States when he is sworn-in today. “For without unity, there is no peace, only bitterness and fury. Joe Biden will say: "I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.". Biden returned from Iraq in September 2009 after … Mr. Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, his son Hunter Biden and his daughter Ashley Biden, as well as a passel of grandchildren and other relatives, emerged from the motorcade to walk the final blocks to the White House, but it was a gesture aimed more at cameras than the crowd because there were more police and National Guard troops than spectators. Then, in a laying on of hands of sorts by the world’s most exclusive club — a club that never accepted Mr. Trump, who likewise shunned them — three former presidents from both parties, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, joined Mr. Biden in placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. Other such events are the State of the Union, the Super Bowl, and the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. U.S. President-elect Joe Biden speaks during an announcement January 16, 2021 at the Queen theater in Wilmington, Delaware. No nation, only a state of chaos. After the oaths, there will be a "pass in review" ceremony - a traditional part of the inauguration where the new commander-in-chief inspects the troops. Not tomorrow. Democracy is fragile, and at this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed. Among other things, Mr. Biden issued a national mask mandate for federal workers and federal property, sought to extend an eviction pause and student loan relief, suspended construction of Mr. Trump’s border wall, lifted the travel ban on certain predominantly Muslim countries, barred discrimination by the federal government based on sexual orientation or gender identity and imposed a moratorium on oil and natural gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. You can also follow the event on our live Inauguration blog. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The inauguration will take place outside the Capitol in Washington DC. President Biden and Jill Biden, the first lady, made their way into the White House on Wednesday. But with the coronavirus pandemic and the mayhem of the Capitol riots, the inauguration will look very different to previous events. For other inquiries, Contact Us. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Preparations are made for the inauguration at the Capitol in Washington D.C. on January 20, Joe Biden will become the 46th President of the United States on January 20, Kamala Harris will become the first woman and first black and Asian American to become Vice President, Kamala Harris will take the oath of office just before Joe Biden is sworn in as President, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will move with their spouses to the White House tomorrow, Emotional Biden weeps in speech and says late son Beau should be sworn in as President ahead of Inauguration Day, Donald Trump impeachment live blog for the very latest news. “We can join forces, stop the shouting and lower the temperature,” he said. Everything you need to know about Biden’s inauguration . The grounds of the Capitol will be closed to the public as the inauguration is a ticketed event only. Some of the orders were more symbolic than substantive, and enduring change will still require legislation. The inauguration is then finished and celebrations begin. Vice President Kamala Devi Harris was sworn in a few minutes earlier by Justice Sonia Sotomayor using a Bible that once belonged to Thurgood Marshall, the civil rights icon and Supreme Court justice. Democracy is fragile. Fifty-seven percent of Americans view him favorably, according to Gallup, a higher rating than Mr. Trump ever saw in office. No progress, only exhausting outrage. Garrulous and loquacious, known for an incandescent smile, a sometimes overly familiar shoulder rub and a proclivity for gaffes, Mr. Biden practices the sort of feel-your-pain politics of empathy mastered by Mr. Clinton and the call-me-anytime politics of relationships exemplified by the first President George Bush. May this be the story that guides us. Later in the day, Biden will move into the White House which will be his home for the next four years. Harris will become vice-president once she takes the oath of office - normally this happens just before the president-elect’s oath. Then viewers in the UK will see Joe Biden and Kamala Harris sworn in at 5pm. What time will Biden's inauguration start? “The will of the people has been heard, and the will of the people has been heeded,” he added. “Recent weeks and months have taught us a painful lesson,” Mr. Biden said. Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. and Kamala Devi Harris took the oath of office at a Capitol still reeling from the attack of a violent mob at a time when a deadly pandemic is still ravaging the country. Biden received a visit at Camp Victory from his father on July 4, 2009. Mr. Biden began working on his Inaugural Address before Thanksgiving in a process run by his longtime adviser Mike Donilon. The ritualistic transfer of power ended weeks of suspense as the vanquished president waged a relentless bid to hang on, only to be rebuffed at every level of government, clearing the way for Mr. Biden to claim his office. He was particularly determined to call out the forces of “political extremism, white supremacy, domestic terrorism,” as he put it, implicitly faulting Mr. Trump’s relentless bid to overturn the election with false accusations of widespread fraud — baseless claims that fueled the mob that ransacked the Capitol. Disagreement must not lead to disunion. Mr. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris congratulating each other after Ms. Harris was sworn in. Mr. Biden and most of the participants wore masks through most of the activities. Commanding attention in Congress will be a challenge, with Mr. Trump’s trial most likely consuming the Senate for days or weeks. The inauguration is expected at 4.30pm, with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris set to take their oaths about half an hour later. Mr. Biden expressed no regret about Mr. Trump’s absence but sought to project common cause with Republican as well as Democratic leaders in the Capitol in a chummy gathering after the ceremony with none of the animus that characterized Mr. Trump’s era. Don’t tell me things can’t change.”. “My fellow Americans … … this is America’s day.” Singing: “And the home of the brave.” “Please raise your right hand and repeat after me.” “I, Kamala Devi Harris, do solemnly swear.” “That I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States.” “So help me God.” “I, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., do solemnly swear.” “That I will faithfully execute.” “That I will faithfully execute.” “The office of president of the United States.” “The office of president of the United States.” “So help you God.” “So help me God.” “Congratulations, Mr. President.” “We’ve learned again that democracy is precious. “Through a crucible for the ages, America has been tested anew and America has risen to the challenge,” the president said in a 21-minute Inaugural Address that blended soaring themes with folksy touches. President.’”. “He makes me call him that, too,” Dr. Biden joked. While the exact time of the inauguration event has not yet been announced, it is slated to begin at 11 am local time (about 9 pm IST) at the West Front of the Capitol. It will never happen. Lady Gaga is booked to sing the national anthem as part of the celebrations and Jennifer Lopez will also sing during the ceremony's musical performance. In many respects, Mr. Biden could hardly be more of a contrast to the president he succeeded. Tune in at the times above to see the inauguration on Channel 9, ABC, SBS, Channel 7 or Channel 10. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in midday in the US, with Biden likely to be sworn in around 5pm UK time. A president who seemed capable of almost anything at any moment was dislodged by one who fits comfortably in the conventions of modern politics. Not this time. (Jimmy Carter, at 96, was unable to attend, but spoke with Mr. Biden by phone on Tuesday night.). Harris was sworn in on two Bibles held by her husband, one belonging to Regina Shelton, a person important to her and her sister Maya Harris , and another belonging to former Supreme Court Associate Justice Thurgood Marshall . Instead of the formal dances, the new first and second couples took part in a 90-minute televised evening program called “Celebrating America” hosted by the actor Tom Hanks and featuring stars like Kerry Washington, Bruce Springsteen, Eva Longoria, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Demi Lovato. This is the first one I’m signing.”. President Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. Of light, not darkness. “I hope that the words can be transmitted into action, and we’ll have an opportunity with the Covid package and other things to see how much bipartisanship we can actually have,” said Senator Rob Portman of Ohio. Joe Biden will be sworn in Wednesday as the 46th president of the United States, during a day steeped in tradition and ceremony. Mr. Biden used the word “unity” or “uniting” 11 times, saying that he knew it “can sound to some like a foolish fantasy” but insisting that Americans had emerged from previous moments of discord and could do so again. Take a measure of me and my heart. “We can do this if we open our souls instead of hardening our hearts, if we show a little tolerance and humility, and if we’re willing to stand in the other person’s shoes, as my mom would say, just for a moment.”. The BBC and ITV also have coverage from 4pm. 1.30am (Thursday) - pre-inauguration activities. The theme of this year's inauguration is … In his inaugural address, President Biden focused on the challenges facing the nation and called for unity. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Biden is expected to take the oath of office at noon Eastern time. Read our Donald Trump impeachment live blog for the very latest news on the former president... Joe Biden's inauguration day will take place TODAY - Wednesday, January 20, 2021. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Mr. Trump had two of his cabinet secretaries confirmed on the day he took office, while Mr. Obama and Mr. Bush each had seven. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Without ever naming Mr. Trump, who left the White House early in the morning for Florida but still faces a Senate trial for provoking his supporters, Mr. Biden said that the United States’ democratic experiment itself had come under assault by extremism and lies but ultimately endured. Once Mr Biden has been sworn in, actor Tom Hanks will host 90 minutes of primetime television at around 1am on January 21 GMT, with Garth Brooks, Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato and Justin Timberlake all expected to take part. Biden Inaugurated as the 46th President Amid a Cascade of Crises, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/20/us/politics/biden-president.html. The inauguration is designated as a “national special security event," which clears the way for communication, funding and preparation between multiple agencies. Due to the pandemic the traditional luncheon that follows the inaugural ceremony and the inaugural balls have been cancelled. Mr. Biden and Ms. Harris bring new diversity to the top echelon of government. The US Capitol is seen ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration from the National Mall in Washington on Jan 17, 2021. This is our historic moment of crisis and challenge, and unity is the path forward.”. According to NBC News, Andrea Hall, 'the first African American woman firefighter to become captain of Fire-Rescue Department in South Fulton' will recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Lady Gaga will perform the national anthem and prayers before the swearing in of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. That’s America. Biden Inauguration - Time is Ticking Steve January 21, 2021 Politics Biden Inauguration – Time is Ticking The Biden Inauguration is One of the saddest days in American History. I will be a president for all Americans — all Americans. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris inauguration day: Ceremony schedule, where to watch TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Jan 20, 2021, 16:57 IST Facebook Twitter Linkedin EMail A story of decency and dignity, love and healing, greatness and goodness. Unlike most inaugurals suffused with joy and a sense of new beginning, the nation’s 59th inauguration on a chilly but sunny day served to illustrate America’s troubles. With Ms. Harris’s inauguration and the swearing-in of two new senators later in the day, the Senate, evenly divided with 50 Democrats and 50 Republicans, flipped to the Democrats thanks to her tiebreaking vote as the chamber’s president. Still, one tradition that went forward left an impression. Mr Biden will then become the 46th president of the United States. WASHINGTON — Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was sworn in on Wednesday as the 46th president of the United States, assuming leadership of a country ravaged by disease, dislocation and division with a call to “end this uncivil war” after four tumultuous years that tore at the fabric of American society. Flags on the National Mall represent the crowds that could not attend the inauguration because of the pandemic. “skinny Black girl, descended from slaves and raised by a single mother,”, placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, facing down members of the mostly white mob. With his hand on a five-inch-thick Bible that has been in his family for 128 years, Mr. Biden recited the 35-word oath administered by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. at 11:49 a.m., 11 minutes before the constitutionally prescribed noon hour. View our online Press Pack. Ms. Harris, 56, a former senator and state attorney general from California, broke multiple gender and racial barriers in winning the vice presidency. Mr. Biden arrived at the pinnacle of power with a tailwind of public support. He received help from Jon Meacham, the historian who is serving as an informal outside adviser, as well as from Vinay Reddy, his speechwriter, while also relying on his sister, Valerie Biden Owens, who has long been an important sounding board.

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