Joe Biden took oath as the 46th President of the United States of America at a scaled-back ceremony in the US Capitol building in Washington last night that was largely stripped of its usual pomp due to the Coronavirus and security concerns. In his first speech as US president, Mr Biden vowed to defeat political extremism and white supremacy.
He spoke of unifying the country and pledged that he will be the
President for all Americans. He said, America has been tested and they
have come out stronger for it. Mr Biden said, they will repair their
alliances and engage once again. 78 year old Biden has become the oldest
US President in history. His deputy Kamala Harris was also sworn in as
49th Vice-President of the country. The daughter of immigrants from
Jamaica and India, Kamala Harris made history as America's first woman
and first person with south Asian roots to take the office of the Vice
President.
Lady Gaga sang the national anthem of the
United States and Jennifer Lopez performed with the US Marines Band at
the inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol. Former presidents Barack
Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton were present on this
occasion. Earlier, in his farewell address, former President Donald
Trump extended his wishes to the Biden Administration. Mr Trump along
with Melinia Trump left White House for Florida ahead of the oath taking
ceremony, handing over the charge to Biden administration.
(With input from news agency language)
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