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Joe Biden Became The 46th President Of America

Joe Biden became the 46th President of America, Kamla Harris of Indian origin took the oath of office. Joe Biden became America’s 46th president on Wednesday amid tight security arrangements.

He was sworn in by the country’s Chief Justice John Roberts. Joe Biden took the oath by laying his hands on his family’s 127-year-old Bible. 78-year-old Biden is America’s oldest president.

Kamla Harris, 56, of Indian origin, who was elected the first black vice-president before Biden, was sworn in by Supreme Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor. She is the 49th Vice President of the United States and the first female Vice President.

Historic Harris swearing

Harris’ oath-taking was historic in the sense that Sotomayor was the first Latin American judge to have sworn him. Sotomayor was selected by Harris. The two have advocated together.

The special thing is that Donald Trump left the White House before being sworn in. In his absence, Vice President Mike Pence carried all the traditions.

These fans are present

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by former President George W. Bush and his wife Lara Bush, Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama, Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton, Republican leader McCarthy, McConnell, and outgoing Vice President Mike Pence.

Trump did not attend the ceremony and thus became the first US President after Andrew Johnson in 1869 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of his successor.

Had sworn on this Bible even before

Biden was sworn in as the Vice President and as a Senator seven times before, with the Bible on which he was sworn in. Biden has been talking about taking everyone along.

This was revealed on Wednesday morning when he invited top leaders, including both Republican leaders McCarthy and McConnell, to attend the church’s prayer meeting that morning.

Lady Gaga sang the national anthem

The event featured Lady Gaga singing the American national anthem. Noted actress and singer Jennifer Lopez also performed. In addition to Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Irish violinist Patricia Treacy also attended the ceremony.

Harris remembers mother

Before taking the oath of office as Vice President, Kamala Harris tweeted and remembered her mother and also posted a video containing her photographs.

Kamala said, ‘There is a woman behind my presence here: she is my mother Shyamalan Gopalan Harris who is always in our hearts.

She might not have imagined the moment when she came here from India at the age of 19. But he deeply believed in America, where such a moment is possible. ‘

Obama said this is your time

Former President Barack Obama tweeted Biden on Wednesday. He wrote, ‘Congratulations to my friend President Joe Biden. it’s your time.’ Obama also tweeted a picture in which both of them are coming out of the President’s office with each other’s arms extended.

The ceremony faded due to corona

Contrary to earlier traditions, this time the oath-taking ceremony faded due to the Coronavirus and the fear of violence from Trump supporters.

Earlier lakhs of people from all over the country used to attend the oath-taking ceremony, but this time only a limited number of people were allowed to come there.

Strict security arrangements

Over 25 thousand National Guards were deployed in the security of the swearing-in ceremony, which converted the venue into a fort. At the time of the swearing-in, the security personnel was patrolling the streets leading to the US Parliament.

Large areas around Pennsylvania Avenue and the White House around the US Parliament House were already closed to the general public.

The fence was installed to stop miscreants

Also, no undesirable people could enter these places, so eight feet high barricades were installed. The entire city was on high alert.

The Majestic National Mall, where thousands of people were present during the swearing-in ceremony, was decorated with around two lakh flags.

Its 56 pillars were lighted. These pillars represent American provinces and counties. However, no one was allowed to exist here

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