In Pictures: New chapter in US politics

Posted By: Sean O'Dowd 20th January 2021

Updated / Wednesday, 20 Jan 2021 16:55

The White House on the morning of the presidential inauguration ceremony

As Joe Biden is inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States, it will be an inauguration day with many differences.

The general public can’t attend the ceremony due to Covid-19 restrictions and also security concerns.

Here are some images of the day’s proceedings from Washington DC which are being watched by millions of people around the world.

Flags line the National Mall in front of the US Capitol before the start of the inauguration

The West Front of the US Capitol is prepared for the inauguration

Members of the National Guard and law enforcement gather near the US Capitol

Vice President Mike Pence and Karen Pence arrive at the inauguration

Doug Emhoff, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Jill Biden and President-elect Joe Biden arrive on the East Front of the US Capitol

Former President Bill Clinton arrives with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

Former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush arrive for the inauguration

Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama at the inauguration

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff arrive for the inauguration

President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden arrive for the ceremony

Father Leo J. O'Donovan speaks at the inauguration on the West Front of the US Capitol — Father Leo J. O’Donovan speaks at the inauguration on the West Front of the US Capitol

Lady Gaga sings the National Anthem

Members of the National Guard salute as they stand near the US Capitol while the National Anthem is sung

Kamala Harris is sworn in as Vice President as her husband Doug Emhoff looks on

Joe Biden is sworn in as US President during his inauguration on the West Front of the US Capitol

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