The president-elect, Joe Biden, will become the new president of the United States on January 20, 2021. The theme of his inauguration will be 'United States, United', a principle that has been very important for the former vice president during his campaign, but which has gained additional weight due to the recent assault on the United States Capitol.
How and where can I see the inauguration?
Noticias Telemundo will carry out
the special coverage 'Biden at the White House' live from 9:00 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon (coast to coast) with reports from the entire team from Washington DC
, it will also broadcast the special 'Biden: A New Era' from 7:00 to 10:00 pm (ET).
All cross-platform coverage will be available on our YouTube, Facebook and Twitter accounts: it will be more than 12 hours of news and information that will include a coast-to-coast broadcast, an hour-long evening news special and digital fypiezas.
You can also follow the minute by minute, data verification and analysis on our website and our new app (download from the Apple app store or from Google Play).
We will also have reactions and comments from Hispanics throughout the United States and will analyze
critical issues for Latinos such as the coronavirus pandemic, the economy and immigration
, among others.
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Where will the ceremony take place?
Biden will be sworn in by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. in front of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC and will officially become president at noon on January 20, per the 20th Amendment to the Constitution.
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Who will participate in the event?
Singer Lady Gaga, who endorsed Biden, has been chosen to
sing the National Anthem at the swearing-in ceremony
.
At that time, Latin actress, singer and dancer Jennifer Lopez is expected to give a musical performance on the west front of the United States Capitol.
The Rev. Leo O'Donovan, former president of Georgetown University, will deliver the invocation and the flag pledge will be delivered by Andrea Hall, an officer with the Georgia Fire Department.
In addition, there will be a poetry reading by writer Amanda Gorman, and the Reverend Silvester Beaman of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Wilmington, Delaware, will also participate in the event.
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That night,
actor Tom Hanks will host a 90-minute television special that will feature musicians such as Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen
, among other stars who will perform at the virtual celebration.
Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Foo Fighters and John Legend will also participate, as well as actresses Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington who will present segments of the event.
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What other events are scheduled for the inauguration?
On January 19, at 9:30 p.m. ET, the Official Latino Inaugural 2021 will be held, a special one-hour event that will feature the participation of great stars of the Hispanic community such as
Edward James Olmos, John Leguizamo, Lin Manuel Miranda , Emilio Estefan, Gaby Moreno, David Garza, Rita Moreno, Ana Navarro-Cardenas and Gilberto Santa Rosa
, among others.
The show, which will be moderated by actress and activist Eva Longoria, will focus on showing Latino contributions to American society, as well as the history of the Hispanic community and its challenges.
The show will honor Latinos who kept the country running during the pandemic as members of the health services and essential workforce and will be broadcast through the Telemundo application, our website, and Noticias Telemundo accounts on Facebook and Youtube.
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A
memorial ceremony
will also be held on January 19
to pay tribute to the people who died from COVID-19
.
Cities and towns across the country will light up their buildings and ring church bells at 5:30 pm in a "national moment of unity and remembrance."
An event will also be held at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.
It will be the first national vigil for the victims of the coronavirus.
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In addition, the artistic installation 'Campo de banderas' will be held on the National Mall. The work, which will span several blocks, will feature
191,500 United States flags and 56 pillars of light that symbolize all the states and territories of the United States
. and the "American people who cannot travel" to the capital to participate in the celebration.
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Can you attend the swearing in?
Traditionally, senators and representatives of Congress are in charge of distributing tickets to voters, donors or special guests.
However, this year there will be a very reduced ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic that continues to spread throughout the country - totaling more than 24 million cases and almost 400,000 deaths - in addition to the security threats after the assault on the State Capitol United.
On this occasion, legislators will only receive two tickets to attend with a companion respecting public health protocols, which include the use of face masks and maintaining social distancing.
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The general public will not be able to attend the event, and authorities have
called for people to refrain from traveling to Washington, DC
With information from AP and NBC News
