2021 Inauguration | Pledge of Allegiance
Capt. Andrea Hall of the South Fulton Fire and Rescue Department recites the Pledge of Allegiance in English and ASL at the inauguration ceremony. Hall is the president of the International Association of Firefighters Local 3920.
2021 Inauguration | Benediction
The Rev. Silvester Beaman of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Wilmington, Del., offers the benediction at the close of the inauguration ceremony of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Beaman is a close friend of Biden and his family.
2021 Inauguration | Poetry Reading
Amanda Gorman, the United States Poet Laureate, reads a poem at the inaugural ceremony. Gorman was raised in Los Angeles and is a graduate of Harvard University.
Celebrities in attendance for inauguration of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris
Celebrities are taking part in the historic day in D.C. with Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga and more descending on the District for the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
'Hero' US Capitol Police officer escorts Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at inauguration
A Capitol police officer hailed as a hero for his actions during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol is accompanying Vice President-elect Kamala Harris at the inauguration of Harris and President-elect Joe Biden.
2021 Inauguration | Invocation
Father Leo J. O'Donovan, a longtime friend of Joe Biden's family, delivers the invocation at the inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2021.
'It's been a great honor': Trump departs White House in final hours of presidency
In the waning hours of his presidency, Donald Trump left the nation’s capital Wednesday morning ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
Joe Biden attends service at St. Matthews
President-Elect Joe Biden - who is making history as the nation's second Catholic president - attended services at St. Matthew the Apostle Cathedral in DC ahead of the Inauguration on Wednesday.
A look back at significant inaugurations throughout U.S. history
The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will no doubt be historic, not only because of who is being elected into the positions but because of the context of what is taking place in the world as they are being sworn into power.
Trump transferring the 'nuclear football' to Biden — How it will work on Inauguration Day 2021
Because Trump is breaking from tradition and won't attend the inauguration, the nuclear football will have to be passed between both men through a long-distance handoff.
New York-area National Guard units assisting with inauguration security
National Guard members from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut answered the call from the Pentagon to help local and federal law enforcement agencies protect the U.S. Capitol.
12 National Guard members removed from DC mission
Twelve U.S. Army National Guard members have been removed from the presidential inauguration security mission.
PHOTOS: Inauguration Day from past to present
As inauguration day approaches, take a look back at previous ceremonies throughout history.
Biden, Harris honor COVID-19 victims at Lincoln Memorial on eve of Inauguration Day 2021
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris kicked off inaugural events in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday with a lighting ceremony to honor the more than 400,000 Americans killed by the coronavirus.
Tiffany Trump announces engagement on her father's final day in White House
President Donald Trump's youngest daughter, Tiffany, is engaged to be married.
Biden leaves Delaware home town for inauguration in ‘deeply personal’ send-off
Wilmington, Delaware, has been Joe Biden’s home for many years, serving as the backdrop for several highs and lows throughout his life. He said when he dies, "Delaware will be written on my heart."
Joe Biden arriving in Washington with big plans, big problems
Joe Biden is arriving in the nation's capital Tuesday -- ready to assume power as the nation reels from the coronavirus pandemic, soaring unemployment and grave concerns about more violence as he prepares to take the oath of office.
Biden will be oldest US president to take oath on Inauguration Day 2021
When president-elect Joe Biden takes the oath of office Wednesday, he’ll become the nation’s oldest president in history. Here’s a look back at other notable ages of former U.S. presidents.
Family of Black doctor who delivered Kamala Harris reflects on his legacy
As Kamala Harris gets ready to make history as the country’s first female, Black and South Asian vice president, her story is resonating with a Bay Area family whose connection to Harris started in the 1960s.
Howard University, University of Delaware marching bands to perform at Biden-Harris inauguration
The Howard University and University of Delaware marching bands will be performing at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Jan. 20, according to both universities.