The Best Photos From Joe Biden's Inauguration

The Obamas, Bushes and Clintons are among the guests.
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The day is finally here. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in as president and vice president during a historic inauguration ceremony.

Images from the US Capitol show a scene that is drastically different from previous inaugurations due to security concerns and the coronavirus pandemic. Crowds are replaced by thousands of flags on the National Mall and socially distanced seating has been set up for guests attending the ceremony in person.

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Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman recites a poem she wrote for the inauguration.

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Garth Brooks performs at the inauguration.

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President Joe Biden delivers his inaugural address on the West Front of the US Capitol.

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President Joe Biden hugs his son Hunter Biden and daughter Ashley Biden after being sworn in as US president.

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President Joe Biden kisses First Lady Jill Biden after his inauguration.

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Joe Biden is sworn in as president.

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Kamala Harris is sworn in as vice president.

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Lady Gaga performs the national anthem.

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President Joe Biden greets former president Barack Obama upon arriving.

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US vice president-elect Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff wave.

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Vice president-elect Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff arrive to the inauguration.

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Former US president George W. Bush and representative Jim Clyburn talk at the inauguration.

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Vice president Mike Pence and Karen Pence arrive.

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Former US president George W. Bush and Laura Bush arrive to the inauguration.

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Doug Emhoff, vice president-elect Kamala Harris, Jill Biden and president-elect Joe Biden wave as they arrive at the US Capitol for the inauguration.

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Members of the National Guard look on as American flags decorate the “Field of Flags” at the National Mall ahead of the inauguration.

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Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton arrives for the inauguration of Joe Biden.

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Flags decorate the “Field of Flags” at the National Mall near the US Capitol.

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FormerpPresident Barack Obama, and former first lady Michele Obama arrive.

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A member of the US Army Band “Pershing’s Own” looks on ahead of the inauguration.

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The military band assembles before the inauguration.

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The Seal of the President is hung as preparations are made on the morning of the 59th presidential inauguration ceremony.

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President-elect Joe Biden, his wife Jill Biden, vice president-elect Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff attend a church service before his presidential inauguration, at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Washington.

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