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Scenes from the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in Washington, D.C.

By Associated Press and New York Times

Jan. 20, 2021

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A law enforcement personnel monitors the area during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Attendees sit on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol at the 59th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Guests and spectators attend the 59th Presidential Inauguration for President Joe Biden at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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A social distanced crowd, looks on for the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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U.S. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff arrive to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Washington.
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Former president Barack Obama gestures ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony, Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Washington.
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Former Vice President Dan Quayle, left, shakes hands with former Vice President Mike Pence, right, as House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., center, looks on after attending the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Former President Barack Obama and former baseball player Alexander Rodriguez greet at President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
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Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff, stop to greet a young guest during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Vice President Mike Pence talks with Former President George W. Bush ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony, Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Washington.
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Former President Bill Clinton and former MLB baseball player Alex Rodriguez are seen ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony, Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Washington.
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Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle and former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton attend the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Senator Bernie Sanders , I-Vt., attends President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony, Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Washington.
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Lady Gaga arrives to sing the National Anthem at the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Washington.
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Lady Gaga arrives to sing the National Anthem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Lady Gaga performs the National Anthem as President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden listen during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Lady Gaga performs the National Anthem as President-elect Joe Biden watches during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Singer Jennifer Lopez and former baseball player Alex Rodriguez share a kiss after she performed at President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
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Jennifer Lopez performs as President-elect Joe Biden watches during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Father Leo O'Donovan delivers the invocation during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Sen. Amy Klobucher, D-Minn., speaks during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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President Joe Biden speaks during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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President Joe Biden speaks during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., listens as President Joe Biden delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in at the 46th president of the United State during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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United States by Chief Justice John Roberts looks towards President-elect before he is sworn in as the 46th president during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20. Former Vice President Mike Pence looks at left.
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Garth Brooks sings 'Amazing Grace' as President Joe Biden listens during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Country singer Garth Brooks shakes hands with President Joe Biden after singing at the inauguration, Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
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American poet Amanda Gorman reads a poem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Amanda Gorman delivers a poem after Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
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Rev. Silvester Beaman gives the benediction during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, and children Ashley and Hunter watch.
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Kamala Harris is sworn in as vice president by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as her husband Doug Emhoff holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Kamala Harris is sworn in as vice president by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as her husband Doug Emhoff holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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President-elect Kamala Harris is sworn in as the 49th US Vice President by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Washington.
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President-elect Kamala Harris is sworn in as the 49th US Vice President by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Washington.
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Vice President Kamala Harris hugs her husband Doug Emhoff after taking the oath of office during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20. Harris became the first woman to be a U.S. vice president.
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Kamala Harris hugs her husband Doug Emhoff after she is sworn in as Vice President by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Vice President Kamala Harris hugs as her husband Doug Emhoff after she was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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President-elect Joe Biden helps his wife Jill Biden, up a step before being sworn-in during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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President Joe Biden hugs first lady Jill Biden, as his son Hunter Biden and daughter Ashley Biden look on after he was sworn-in during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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President Joe Biden speaks with Sen, Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., after he was sworn in as 46th President of the United States Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
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President Joe Biden hugs first lady Jill Biden, his son Hunter Biden and daughter Ashley Biden after being sworn-in during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20. Vice President Kamala Harris applauds at left.
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Former President Barack Obama gives a thumbs up after the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Former President Barack Obama hugs President Joe Biden after he was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
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President Joe Biden talks with former Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton after the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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President Joe Biden talks with former Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton after the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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President Joe Biden talks with former President George Bush and former first lady Laura Bush and former President Bill Clinton and former Sec. of State Hillary Clinton, after the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Former President Bill Clinton, right, and President Joe Biden, left, speak after the 59th Presidential Inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoffl left, and former Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen Pence depart the Capitol after the Inauguration of President Joe Biden ceremony on the East Front of the Capitol at the conclusion of the inauguration ceremonies, in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoffl, left, speak with former Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen Pence as they depart the Capitol after the Inauguration of President Joe Biden ceremony on the East Front of the Capitol at the conclusion of the inauguration ceremonies, in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoffl, left, watch as former Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen Pence depart the Capitol after the Inauguration of President Joe Biden ceremony on the East Front of the Capitol at the conclusion of the inauguration ceremonies, in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Members of the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps march near the White House during the Presidential Escort, part of Inauguration Day ceremonies, Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Washington.
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President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris watch a military pass in review ceremony on the East Front of the Capitol at the conclusion of the inauguration ceremonies, in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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A Washington Metropolitan Police Honor guard moves near the White House during the Presidential Escort, part of Inauguration Day ceremonies, Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Washington.
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President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden watch a military pass in review ceremony on the East Front of the Capitol at the conclusion of the inauguration ceremonies, in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden watch a military pass in review ceremony on the East Front of the Capitol at the conclusion of the inauguration ceremonies, in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden watch a military pass in review ceremony on the East Front of the Capitol at the conclusion of the inauguration ceremonies, in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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The Howard University marching band performs during the Presidential Escort, part of Inauguration Day ceremonies Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Washington.

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