Inauguration of Joe Biden
Joe Biden Sworn in as US President in Washington
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president on Wednesday, bringing to an end one of the most unorthodox, turbulent presidencies in U.S. history.
"Today, we celebrate triumph not of a candidate but of a cause: the cause of democracy," Biden said moments after taking the oath of office. "The people, the will of the people has been heard."
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Turkey's US envoy congratulates Biden on inauguration
Turkey's U.S. ambassador congratulated President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their inauguration on Jan. 20.
Biden Day
The inauguration ceremony called "United America" will not resemble previous inaugurations, because the organizers and local authorities in Washington called on Americans not to come but to follow the ceremony online in their homes.
Security in Washington will be strengthened while the Pentagon announced that it will send 20.000 National Guard soldiers.
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25,000 National Guard Troops Keep Secure Central Washington
Central Washington is an armed fortress, fenced off with razor wire and surrounded by 25,000 National Guard troops ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday, a stark contrast to previous inaugurations, when the United States capital erupted in days of celebration.
Smoke rising behind Capitol building - Biden inauguration rehearsal interrupted VIDEO
The evacuation of those who participate in the inauguration rehearsal of Joseph Biden is in progress. The chief of the fire service said that the incident, which happened at 10.14 am local time, was related to a small fire, which was extinguished, CNN reports.
As he explained, it was a minimal incident that cannot be considered an incident.