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Presidential inauguration of
Joe Biden
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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 as the 46th president of the United States happened on January 20, 2021. It was the start of the four-year term of Joe Biden as president and Kamala Harris as vice president.

A public ceremony happened on the West Front of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The event was the 59th presidential inauguration.

Biden took the oath of office as president on that day and Harris took the oath of office as vice president.

Chief Justice John Roberts gave Biden's oath of office and Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor gave Harris' oath of office.

All events did not have a lot of people because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. People will need to wear masks and temperature checks along with social distancing are likely to be used for the ceremony.

Inauguration of Joe Biden for kids

For the first time a livestream event for kids was included in the inauguration. "Our White House: An Inaugural Celebration for Young Americans", hosted by Keke Palmer took place before and during the inauguration ceremony starting at 10 a.m. EST. It also included a segment on presidential pets, including Joe Biden's dogs.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Investidura presidencial de Joe Biden para niños

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