Biden inauguration in pictures
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Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th US President - here are some of the best photos from inauguration day.
Earlier in the day, Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th US President by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, with his wife Jill by his side
Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff walked with their family down Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House
Kamala Harris was sworn in as Vice-President of the United States as her husband Doug Emhoff looked on
President Biden took his oath on a Bible that has been in his family since 1893 and was also used each time he was sworn in as Delaware senator. The book itself is five inches (12.5cm) thick with a Celtic cross on the cover
After his swearing-in, President Biden gave his inaugural speech, saying: "We learned again that democracy is precious. Democracy is fragile and at this moment, my friends, democracy has prevailed." During his speech, Biden held a silent moment of prayer for those who have died in the Covid-19 pandemic
Inside the Capitol, President Biden signed the Inauguration Day proclamation and nominations for his cabinet and sub-cabinet
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris went on to attend a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Lady Gaga also took to the stage to sing the US national anthem
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama were among the guests at the inauguration
Former President Bill Clinton also arrived with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush were shown to their seats before the swearing-in ceremony
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