Inauguration of Joe Biden Facts for Kids

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Presidential inauguration of
Joe Biden
Joe Biden takes the oath of office as the 46th President of the United States.
Date	January 20, 2021 (2021-01-20)
Location	United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.
Organized by	Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, Inaugural Committee
Participants	Joe Biden 46th President of the United States — Assuming office John Roberts Chief Justice of the United States — Administering oath Kamala Harris 49th Vice President of the United States — Assuming office Sonia Sotomayor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States — Administering oath
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The inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States happened on January 20, 2021. It was the start of the four-year term of Joe Biden as president and Kamala Harris as vice president.

A public ceremony happened on the West Front of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The event was the 59th presidential inauguration.

Biden took the oath of office as president on that day and Harris took the oath of office as vice president.

Chief Justice John Roberts gave Biden's oath of office and Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor gave Harris' oath of office.

All events did not have a lot of people because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. People will need to wear masks and temperature checks along with social distancing are likely to be used for the ceremony.

Inauguration of Joe Biden for kids

For the first time a livestream event for kids was included in the inauguration. "Our White House: An Inaugural Celebration for Young Americans", hosted by Keke Palmer took place before and during the inauguration ceremony starting at 10 a.m. EST. It also included a segment on presidential pets, including Joe Biden's dogs.

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The inaugural platform occupied by pro-Trump rioters during the storming of the United States Capitol, fourteen days before the inauguration
Troops resting on the floor of Emancipation Hall inside the Capitol
Security-related site restrictions in and around the National Mall, Southwest D.C., Capitol Hill, and downtown Washington, D.C., on Inauguration Day
A social media graphic from the Biden Inaugural Committee regarding the National Day of Service
Biden, Harris, and their spouses at the Lincoln Memorial lighting ceremony
Trump greets a crowd of supporters during his farewell ceremony
Poet Amanda Gorman recites "The Hill We Climb"
Harris takes the oath of office, administered by Justice Sotomayor
Biden delivers his inaugural address to a socially distant crowd
Biden, Harris, and their spouses, participate in a Pass in Review
Biden and Harris lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery
The inaugural parade procession passes the White House
The presidential motorcade carrying Biden travels to the White House
Fireworks during the finale of "Celebrating America"

Inauguration of Joe Biden facts for kids

Inauguration of Joe Biden for kids

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