The inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States took place today. He took the oath of office after Kamala Harris took hers. The ceremony that marked the beginning of the four-year term of Joe Biden as president and Kamala Harris as vice president, was held on the West Front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
Security has been increased throughout Washington ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Credit to Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images
Joe Biden sworn in as 46th-president supported with his wife Jill Biden. Credit to VOA News
Kamala Harris sworn in as VP by US Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor as her husband Doug Emhoff and Joe Biden stand beside in support. Credit to Alex Wong/Getty Images
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden. Credit to William Bretzger/USA Today