(WEAA) On Wednesday, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States of America at the U.S. Capitol.
Vice President Kamala Harris broke barriers, becoming the first female vice president as well as the first Black woman and first person of South Asian descent to hold the position.
Amanda Gorman also made history as the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history. The 22-year-old's powerful poem inspired many as she referenced Biblical scripture and at times echoed the oratory of John F. Kennedy and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr..
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Through the orderly and peaceful transfer of power, we show the world that the Constitution, the rule of law, and the will of the people ultimately prevail in the United States of America. My full statement on the inauguration of President @JoeBiden: pic.twitter.com/Tcmfu70Nt0
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) January 20, 2021
I would like to congratulate President @JoeBiden and Vice President @KamalaHarris on their inauguration as leaders of our country. This is a momentous occasion for all Americans. I look forward to partnering with this Admin for the benefit of Baltimoreans over the next 4 years.
— Brandon M. Scott (@MayorBMScott) January 20, 2021