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The time has come: Joe Biden took office as the 46th President of the United States with a call for unity and reconciliation.
The 78-year-old took his oath of office on Wednesday in a solemn ceremony in front of the US Capitol in the capital Washington.
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A special moment: Kamala Harris has been sworn in as Vice President of the USA.
This makes her the first woman on the job.
The Supreme Court judge Sonia Sotomayor took the 56-year-old from the oath of office.
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Washington presented itself in the most beautiful sunshine on the day of the inauguration.
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The swearing-in took place under extreme security precautions - but without Donald Trump.
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Shortly before the swearing-in: Biden and Harris stand before the oath of office at the Capitol: Joe and Jill Biden (center), together with Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff
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Former US President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama arrive at the Capitol.
“Congratulations to my friend, President Joe Biden.
Now is your time, ”wrote Obama on Twitter.
Biden served as Vice President for eight years during Obama's tenure.
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Ex-President George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush were the first to arrive at the ceremony.
Bill and Hillary Clinton followed shortly thereafter.
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Lady Gaga sings "The Star-Spangled Banner", the official national anthem of the USA.
She wears a costume with a dove of peace.
Measured by the low number of spectators due to the corona, there was thunderous applause.
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Before leaving for the Capitol, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris attended a service in Washington.
Biden is only the second Catholic to become President of the United States after John F. Kennedy.
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"This is America's day, democracy day." The US is "a great nation," said Biden in his 20-minute speech.
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