7 Key Moments from the 2021 Inauguration: A Thread

1. The National Mall was filled with nearly 200,000 flags to represent Americans who were unable to attend the inauguration.

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2. Kamala Harris, the first woman and person of color to hold the office of vice president, was sworn in by Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
3. Lady Gaga sang a rendition of the national anthem.

Watch the video here:

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4. Joe Biden was sworn in as President of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts.

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5. President Joe Biden called for unity in his inaugural address.

Listen to the speech here:

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6. The nation’s youngest inaugural poet, Amanda Gorman, recited a powerful poem during the ceremony.
7. During the inauguration parade, Biden and Harris received a military escort from 15th Street to the White House.

Pictured below are members of Howard University’s marching band watching Joe Biden’s motorcade.
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