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Joe Biden has one job right now. No, it’s not to unify the country

President Biden inherits an America in the rages of a pandemic that is only getting worse. But this is also the moment when stopping the virus has never been more in our control. 2 hours ago

‘Democracy has prevailed’: Joe Biden sworn in as president of the United States

Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that “democracy has prevailed.” He swore the oath of office to take the helm of a deeply divided nation and inheriting a confluence of crises arguably greater than any faced by his predecessors. 2:21 p.m.

Read President Biden’s full inauguration speech

Read the full speech President Biden gave shortly after he was sworn into office. 1:59 p.m.

Watch Amanda Gorman recite her inauguration poem in full

Harvard graduate and National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman delivered an original composition promoting unity and equity on the steps of the Capitol Wednesday afternoon. 1:16 p.m.

Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman accompanies Harris to inauguration

Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, who has been credited with leading a group of rioters away from the Senate chamber during the Capitol attack, accompanied Vice President Harris to the inauguration ceremony. 12:50 p.m.

Photos: Who attended Biden’s inauguration

Members of Congress, former presidents, and other familiar faces attended the inauguration Wednesday of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. 12:46 p.m.

Kamala Harris sworn in as vice president

Harris makes history as the first woman and first Black and South Asian person to serve in the office. 12:27 p.m.