In Pictures: 'A new day for America'

Updated / Thursday, 21 Jan 2021 10:41
The First Couple embrace on the steps of the White House after a momentous day in Washington DC
The First Couple embrace on the steps of the White House after a momentous day in Washington DC

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

No crowds in attendance, unprecedented security and an overwhelming theme of addressing the divides in American society. 

Ahead of today's ceremonies, Joe Biden tweeted that this was "a new day for America" and that the real work was starting now to "build back better".

Here are some images of the day’s proceedings from Washington DC.

Flags line the National Mall in front of the US Capitol before the start of the inauguration
Flags line the National Mall in front of the US Capitol before the start of the inauguration
Members of the National Guard and law enforcement gather near the US Capitol
Members of the National Guard and law enforcement gather near the US Capitol
The West Front of the US Capitol is prepared for the inauguration
The West Front of the US Capitol is prepared for the inauguration
Vice President Mike Pence and Karen Pence arrive at the inauguration
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
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 Bill Clinton arrives with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Senator Bernie Sanders' choice of coat and mittens got the internet talking
Senator Bernie Sanders' choice of coat and mittens got the internet talking
Former President George W Bush and Laura Bush arrive for the inauguration
Former President George W Bush and Laura Bush arrive for the inauguration
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama at 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
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
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
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
Members of the National Guard salute as they stand near the US Capitol while the National Anthem is sung
Jennifer Lopez sings during the inauguration on the West Front of the US Capitol
Jennifer Lopez sings during the inauguration on the West Front of the US Capitol
Kamala Harris is sworn in as Vice President as her husband Doug Emhoff looks on
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
Joe Biden is sworn in as US President during his inauguration on the West Front of the US Capitol
President Biden appealed for all sides to repair the hurt and divisions in society in his inaugural address
President Biden appealed for all sides to repair the hurt and divisions in society in his inaugural address
President Joe Biden calls for unity in his inaugural address
President Joe Biden calls for unity in his inaugural address
Garth Brooks Hugs George W Bush after the singer's performance of Amazing Grace
Garth Brooks Hugs George W Bush after the singer's performance of Amazing Grace
Youth poet Laureate Amanda Gorman addressed the inauguration
Youth poet Laureate Amanda Gorman addressed the inauguration
The new leaders of the US travelled to Arlington cemetery to lay a wreath
The new leaders of the US travelled to Arlington cemetery to lay a wreath
Joe Biden and family walked the last few hundred metres to the White House
Joe Biden and family walked the last few hundred metres to the White House
Joe and Jill Biden wave to reporters and supporters as they arrive at the White House
Joe and Jill Biden wave to reporters and supporters as they arrive at the White House
The Biden family watch a fireworks show on the National Mall from the Truman Balcony at the White House
The Biden family watch a fireworks show on the National Mall from the Truman Balcony at the White House
The fireworks are held during the Celebrating America Primetime Special, a livestream event hosted by actor Tom Hanks
The fireworks are held during the Celebrating America Primetime Special, a livestream event hosted by actor Tom Hanks

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