ICYMI: The inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

First Published Jan 21, 2021, 12:09 AM IST

Joseph Robinette Biden Junior has been sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. His deputy, Kamala Harris made history as the first female and first South Asian vice president of the country. Here are some glimpses of the inauguration ceremony on Capitol Hill.

Joe Biden is sworn in as U.S. President during his inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. Photo by Alex WongGetty Images
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Kamala Harris is sworn in as U.S. Vice President at the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. Photo by Rob CarrGetty Images
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Lady Gaga sings the National Anthem at the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. Photo by Rob CarrGetty Images
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Joe Biden greets former U.S. President Barack Obama upon arriving at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. Photo by Drew AngererGetty Images
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A supporter holds figurines of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris before the start of the inauguration on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. Photo by Nathan HowardGetty Images
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Members of the National Guard salute as they stand near the U.S. Capitol while the National Anthem is sung during the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. Photo by Stephanie KeithGetty Images
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U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his inaugural address on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. Photo by Rob CarrGetty Images
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Former President Barack Obama (L), Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. Photo by Drew AngererGetty Images
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First Lady Dr Jill Biden embraces U.S. President Joe Biden after he delivered his inaugural address on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. Photo by Alex WongGetty Images
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Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris (L), Karen Pence (C) and Vice President Mike Pence stand as Lady Gaga sings the National Anthem at the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. Photo by Drew AngererGetty Images
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A flag is affixed to the presidential limousine on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol during the inauguration of U.S. Photo by Joe RaedleGetty Images
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Jennifer Lopez sings during the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. Photo by Alex WongGetty Images
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Garth Brooks performs at the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. Photo by Rob CarrGetty Images
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris leaves after she was inaugurated along with President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. Photo by Jonathan Ernst-PoolGetty Images
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U.S. President Joe Biden embraces his family First Lady Dr Jill Biden, son Hunter Biden and daughter Ashley after being sworn in during his inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. Photo by Drew AngererGetty Images
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and First Gentleman Douglas Emhoff look on as former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and former Second Lady Karen Pence leave the U.S. Capitol following the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. Photo by Joe RaedleGetty Images
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