Live coverage of Joe Biden’s inauguration
Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration is underway, as a host of famous faces help welcome the 46th president of the United States to the White House.
Inauguration Day began 11.30am ET (4.30pm GMT) with Lady Gaga’s performance of the US national anthem. This will be followed by a traditional invocation, which is usually delivered by a reverend. Jennifer Lopez performed “This Land is Your Land”.
Vice president-elect Kamala Harris was sworn in by supreme court justice Sonia Sotomayor shortly before noon (ET). Biden was then sworn in as US president at 5pm GMT by chief justice John Roberts, and followed with his inaugural address.
Most presidents have an inaugural ball thrown in their honour after they are sworn in. This year, however, actor Tom Hanks will host a 90-minute TV special featuring celebrities including Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato and Jon Bon Jovi.
Roisin O’Connor20 January 2021 21:39
Images from the virtual parade
Youth Empowerment Project Steppers of Louisiana
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Culver Academies
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DoDEA Military-Connected Kids Overseas
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Jason Zgonc performs during the virtual parade. Jason played his trumpet for hospital workers in Decatur, Georgia at shift change during the pandemic
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Oliver O’Connell20 January 2021 21:34
A reminder of what to expect from Tom Hanks and the TV special taking place this evening
Roisin O’Connor20 January 2021 21:19
‘Mr President! Dr Biden! How are you feeling?’
Rachel Brodsky reports on Al Roker and President Joe Biden recreating their famous 2013 fist bump
Oliver O’Connell20 January 2021 21:09
Virtual Parade Across America kicks off
Comedian Jon Stewart introduced the Virtual Parade Across America for Joe Biden’s inauguration on 20 January 2021
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Actor Tony Goldwyn, host of the Virtual Parade Across America, played President Fitzgerald Grant in Shonda Rhimes’ hit show ‘Scandal’
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Oliver O’Connell20 January 2021 21:04
Lady Gaga shared a moment with former First Lady Michelle Obama at Biden’s inauguration ceremony
Roisin O’Connor20 January 2021 21:00
Oliver O’Connell20 January 2021 20:51
The Bidens are out for a stroll
The first family are walking part of the parade route outside of the White House. The president broke away and headed over to the barrier to fist bump The Today Show’s Al Roker.
Oliver O’Connell20 January 2021 20:47
