The sun rises behind the Capitol building as preparations are made for
the 59th inaugural ceremony for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice
President–elect Kamala Harris, Jan. 20, 2021.
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Vice President–elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, arrive for the inauguration.
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Jonathan Ernst / Reuters
National Guard members stand on the National Mall near the Capitol before the inauguration.
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National Guard members gather near the Capitol.
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Former president Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, arrive at the inauguration.
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From left: Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris, Jill Biden, Joe Biden, Sen. Roy Blunt, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar walk into the Capitol.
Joe Raedle / Getty Images Harris fist-bumps Obama.
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Jonathan Ernst / Reuters
Inauguration attendees are seated and spread out.
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Kamala Harris is sworn in as vice president as her husband, Doug Emhoff, looks on and holds a Bible.
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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.
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Saul Loeb / AP
Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris, Jill Biden, and Joe Biden wave from the Capitol steps.
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Joe Raedle / Getty Images
Thousands of flags are planted on the field on the National Mall for the inauguration.
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