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Joe Biden’s Inauguration Day 2021: Photos

By:
Paige Kindlick
January 20, 2021 8:53AM EST

Joe Biden’s inauguration day was full of celebrities and memorable moments. Here are some of the best pics from the event.

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2021 Inauguration Photos: The Highlights Of The Historic Day

2021 Inauguration Photos: The Highlights Of The Historic Day
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January 20, 2021 marked the dawning of a new day in America. After four years of Donald Trump in the White House, the United States prepared for the inauguration of the 46 th President, Joe Biden. As the sun began to rise over Washington D.C., the day was rife with potential – and history. Kamala Harris, Joe Biden’s Vice President, was set to make history as the first female official to hold that title (she would also be the first Black and first South Asian woman to be elected to the Vice President’s office.)

 

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the 2021 Inauguration was less populated than previous events, but it still carried some of the pomp and circumstance that the moment called for. The festivities began the night before with some pre-Inauguration events.

Here, President-elect Joe Biden stands with his wife, incoming First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, along with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, the first Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, as they toured the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting pool on the night (Jan. 19) before their big day.

January 20, 2021, 7:52AM
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Joe Biden and Jill Biden hug

Joe Biden and Jill Biden hug
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President Joe Biden hugs first lady Jill Biden as they arrive at the North Portico of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. It was a sweet moment.

January 20, 2021, 4:21PM
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Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden & Kamala Harris with Doug Emhoff

Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden & Kamala Harris with Doug Emhoff
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Joe Biden is joined by his wife, Jill Biden, along with Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, in front of the Capitol on inauguration day. They watched a military pass in review ceremon to conclude the inauguration.

 

January 20, 2021, 2:48PM
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Former Presidents & First Ladies In Washington D.C.

Former Presidents & First Ladies In Washington D.C.
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Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura and former President Bill Clinton and his wife former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton together on inauguration day. They stook at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

January 20, 2021, 2:50PM
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Joe Biden Is Sworn In As The 46th President

Joe Biden Is Sworn In As The 46th President
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Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. Chief Justice John Roberts conducted the ceremony as Jill Biden held the Biden family’s bible, a book that’s been with Joe’s clan since 1893.

January 20, 2021, 12:10PM

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Kamala Harris Is Sworn In

Kamala Harris Is Sworn In
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Kamala Harris is sworn in as vice president by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Kamala swore her oath on a bible once belonging to Thurgood Marshall, the first Black Supreme Court justice.

January 20, 2021, 12:08PM
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Kamala Hugs Her Husband

Kamala Hugs Her Husband
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Vice President Kamala Harris is embraced by her husband Doug Emhoff after she was sworn into office. Doug is now known as the first-ever Second Gentleman. 

January 20, 2021, 12:08PM
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Amanda Gorman Reads Her Inauguration Poem

Amanda Gorman Reads Her Inauguration Poem
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National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman, reads her poem, ‘The Hill We Climb,’ at the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington D.C. on Jan. 20, 2021. It was a great moment.

January 20, 2021, 2:16PM
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Jennifer Lopez Performs

Jennifer Lopez Performs
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Jennifer Lopez sang ‘This Land Is Your Land’ and ‘America The Beautiful’ at the Jan. 20, 2021 inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. J.Lo wore a white Chanel outfit. 

January 20, 2021, 12:19PM
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Lady Gaga Performing the National Anthem

Lady Gaga Performing the National Anthem
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Lady Gaga gave a stunning performance of the National Anthem at Joe Biden’s inauguration. She belted out the Star Spangled Banner while wearing a black and red dress with her hair in a braided updo.

January 20, 2021, 11:49AM
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Joe Biden Steps Out To Take The Oath

Joe Biden Steps Out To Take The Oath
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President-elect Joe Biden, with his wife Jill, steps out to the portico to be sworn in as 46th president of the United States during the 59th Presidential Inauguration. He would take the oath at 11:51, bringing Donald Trump’s presidency to an end. 

January 20, 2021, 11:41AM
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Garth Brooks Performing At The Inauguration

Garth Brooks Performing At The Inauguration
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Garth Brooks performs ‘Amazing Grace’ at the presidential inauguration. Despite being a Republican, Garth performed at Joe’s inauguration as a show of unity for the country.

January 20, 2021, 12:30PM
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Barack Obama Greets Kamala Harris

Barack Obama Greets Kamala Harris
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Former President Barack Obama greets Vice President-elect Kamala Harris ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Kamala Harris is the first female, the first Black, and first South Asian woman to hold the office of Vice President. 

January 20, 2021, 11:41AM
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Vice President and the Second Gentleman

Vice President and the Second Gentleman
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Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband — the Second Gentlemen — Doug Emhoff, arrive for the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol. They have made history. 

January 20, 2021, 11:40AM
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President-Elect Joe Biden Arrives With Dr. Jill Biden

President-Elect Joe Biden Arrives With Dr. Jill Biden
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President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden arrive at the East Front of the U.S. Capitol ahead of Biden’s inauguration. Dr. Biden wore a Markarian dress and overcoat. 

January 20, 2021, 11:01AM
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Michelle & Barack Obama At The Presidential Inauguration

Michelle & Barack Obama At The Presidential Inauguration
AP

Michelle Obama looked stunning in a belted jumpsuit and matching long, maroon coat while arriving at the presidential inauguration. She was joined by her husband, Barack Obama, and they both wore face masks for the ceremony.

January 20, 2021, 11:03AM
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The Clintons Arrive

The Clintons Arrive
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Former President Bill Clinton and his wife former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrive for the 59th Presidential Inauguration. Hillary wore purples, a possible signifier of ‘red’ and ‘blue’ America coming together. 

January 20, 2021, 10:59AM
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Biden Inauguration

Biden Inauguration
AP

Transportation Secretary-designate Pete Buttigieg stands with his husband Chasten Buttigieg and others before the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. They wore masks to stay safe.

January 20, 2021, 12:08PM
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The Incoming Administration

The Incoming Administration
AP

President-elect Joe Biden, his wife Jill Biden, and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff arrive at the steps of the U.S. Capitol for the start of the official inauguration ceremonies. This sight heralded in a new administration. 

January 20, 2021, 10:56AM
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Joe Biden Attends A Mass Before His Inauguration

Joe Biden Attends A Mass Before His Inauguration
AP

President-elect Joe Biden is joined his wife Jill Biden as they celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle during Inauguration Day. Biden is a devout Catholic, and he was joined by Republicans like Sen. Mitch McConnell.

January 20, 2021, 10:20AM
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Donald Trump Exits

Donald Trump Exits
AP

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet the crowd before boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base. As he walked out of Washington D.C., the Village People’s ‘Y.M.C.A.’ played overhead. 

January 20, 2021, 10:20AM
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Joe Biden & Jill Biden In A Pre-Inauguration Event

Joe Biden & Jill Biden In A Pre-Inauguration Event
AP

President-elect Joe Biden stands with his wife Dr. Jill Biden after speaking at the Major Joseph R. ‘Beau’ Biden III National Guard/Reserve Center, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in New Castle, Delaware. Joe made his home state proud. 

January 20, 2021, 7:52AM
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The Field Of Flags

The Field Of Flags
AP

The ‘Field of Flags’ was planted in the National Mall ahead of Inauguration Day. Normally, hundreds of thousands of supporters would fill the National Mall, but the threat of COVID-19 made that mass gathering impossible. Instead, the Presidential Inaugural Committee planted more than 191,500 American flags on the mall.

January 20, 2021, 7:52AM
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The Field Of Flags Fly Proudly

The Field Of Flags Fly Proudly
AP

The ‘Field Of Flags’ – including flags from all 50 states – were arranged in 56 pillars, representing each state and U.S. territory. The 191,500 flags represent the American people who cannot attend the inauguration, though millions watched it from home.

January 20, 2021, 7:55AM
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