Inauguration of Joe Biden Facts for Kids

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Presidential inauguration of
Joe Biden
Joe Biden takes the oath of office as the 46th President of the United States.
Date	January 20, 2021 (2021-01-20)
Location	United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.
Organized by	Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, Inaugural Committee
Participants	Joe Biden 46th President of the United States — Assuming office John Roberts Chief Justice of the United States — Administering oath Kamala Harris 49th Vice President of the United States — Assuming office Sonia Sotomayor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States — Administering oath
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The inauguration of Joe Biden was a special ceremony held on January 20, 2021. This event marked the official start of Joe Biden's four-year term as the 46th President of the United States. It also began the term of Kamala Harris as the Vice President of the United States.

A public ceremony took place on the West Front of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.. This was the 59th time a U.S. president has been inaugurated.

During the ceremony, Joe Biden took the oath of office to become president. Kamala Harris also took her oath of office to become vice president. The Chief Justice, John Roberts, gave Biden his oath. Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor gave Harris her oath.

Most events had fewer people than usual. This was because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. People attending needed to wear masks. Temperature checks and social distancing were also used for safety.

A Special Day for Young Americans

For the first time ever, a live online event for kids was part of the inauguration. This show was called "Our White House: An Inaugural Celebration for Young Americans." It was hosted by Keke Palmer. The event happened before and during the main inauguration ceremony. It started at 10 a.m. EST. The show also featured a segment about presidential pets. This included Joe Biden's dogs.

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The inaugural platform occupied by pro-Trump rioters during the storming of the United States Capitol, fourteen days before the inauguration
Troops resting on the floor of Emancipation Hall inside the Capitol
Security-related site restrictions in and around the National Mall, Southwest D.C., Capitol Hill, and downtown Washington, D.C., on Inauguration Day
A social media graphic from the Biden Inaugural Committee regarding the National Day of Service
Biden, Harris, and their spouses at the Lincoln Memorial lighting ceremony
Trump greets a crowd of supporters during his farewell ceremony
Poet Amanda Gorman recites "The Hill We Climb"
Harris takes the oath of office, administered by Justice Sotomayor
Biden delivers his inaugural address to a socially distant crowd
Biden, Harris, and their spouses, participate in a Pass in Review
Biden and Harris lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery
The inaugural parade procession passes the White House
The presidential motorcade carrying Biden travels to the White House
Fireworks during the finale of "Celebrating America"

Inauguration of Joe Biden facts for kids

A Special Day for Young Americans

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