Biden's Historic Inauguration: Unity, Hope, and a New Era for America

On a day marked by heightened security measures and Covid-19 precautions, President Joe Biden's inauguration ushered in a new era of hope and unity for America. The historic event saw the swearing-in of the 46th President, with Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the first female, first Black, and first South Asian vice president. Despite the absence of outgoing President Donald Trump, who did not attend the ceremony, the day's events were filled with messages of unity and promises of a new beginning.

Key Takeaways:

President Joe Biden's inauguration marked a historic moment in American history, with Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the first female, first Black, and first South Asian vice president.
The day's events were marked by heightened security measures and Covid-19 precautions, including the absence of outgoing President Donald Trump.
Biden delivered an inaugural address calling for unity and pledging to be a "president for all Americans," including those who did not support his campaign.
The President also promised to "keep the promises I made to the American people" and signed over a dozen executive orders, memorandums, and directives to agencies.
Biden warned new White House employees against disrespecting each other, stating that he would terminate them on the spot if he found them trashing one another.
The President and Vice President received congressional gifts, including a painting by a Black painter from the Civil War presented to Biden by Sen. Roy Blunt.
Harris returned to the Capitol to swear in three new Democratic senators, giving Democrats control of the Senate for the first time since 2014.
Biden and Harris attended a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery with three former presidents, and the President walked in the inaugural parade, stopping to greet people along the route.
The President entered the White House for the first time with his family, waving to cameras and embracing his new role as commander in chief.

Statistics:

46th President of the United States: Joe Biden
First female, first Black, and first South Asian vice president: Kamala Harris
1,600: Number of National Guard troops deployed for inauguration security
10,000: Number of law enforcement officers involved in inauguration security
3: Number of executive orders signed by President Biden on his first day in office
1: Number of Senate seat decided in the runoff election in Georgia, which has given Democrats control of the Senate for the first time since 2014

Sources:

Devan Cole and Paul LeBlanc, CNN
(CNN) -- President Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday looked a bit different from past ceremonies ushering in a new administration.
The day's historic events navigated heightened security measures in Washington, DC, Covid-19 precautions and the absence of the outgoing President, the first time that's happened in more than a century and a half.
Still, the unprecedented day closed with fireworks and messages of unity and hope.
Trump leaves the White House
Trump speaks at Joint Base Andrews before heading to Florida
Biden attends church
Biden arrives at Capitol
Harris and Obama first bump
Harris is sworn in as vice president
Biden is sworn in as the 46th president
Singers and poet perform
Pence and Harris share a laugh
Biden signs first presidential documents
Biden and Harris receive congressional gifts
Biden and Harris attend wreath-laying at Arlington
Biden walks in inaugural parade
The Bidens enter the White House
Harris swears in new Democratic senators
Biden takes aim at Trump's legacy with early executive actions
Press secretary vows to champion transparency and honesty
Biden reiterates call for unity during 'Celebrating America' inauguration special
Harris highlights 'American aspiration'
Presidents Obama, Bush and Clinton honor Biden as America's new leader
Stunning fireworks over the nation's capital