Biden took the stage a few minutes before noon Wednesday for his first address as president, while people in central Pennsylvania and across the nation witnessed the moment from afar.
By Alanna Elder/WITF and Sam Dunklau During his inaugural address, President Joe Biden spoke of renewal, resolve and the will of the people. Around the nation there was a feeling of cautious optimism.
President Biden called for a day of “renewal and resolve” as he takes office. Read fact checks and analysis of his remarks.
As Joe Biden is inaugurated, he is hoping to bring America together. But the country’s modern divisions didn’t begin and end with Trump.
The signed actions include a mandate for masks on federal property, an action to rejoin the Paris climate agreement, and an order reversing Trump’s decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization.
President-elect Biden will be sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts at noon ET on the Capitol’s West Front, as is tradition. It is anticipated there will be roughly 1,000 guests in attendance, the majority of whom will be members of Congress and their guests.
