WASHINGTON, (Patria) - US President Joe Biden arrived with his wife at Capitol Hill, accompanied by Kamala Harris and her husband. The two will take the oath of office today as the new US President and Vice President. This is a big day for the US.
17:47 - Joseph Biden took the oath of office before Chief Justice John Roberts. Biden was flanked by his wife, children, and grandchild.
17:44 - Singer Jennifer Lopez performed the song "This Land" before the new US President took the oath of office.
17:42 - Kamala Harris was the first to take the oath, administered by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who is of Spanish descent.
"I will solemnly swear that I will defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, domestic and foreign. That I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same. That I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which I am about to enter. So help me God," she said.
17:35 - Before taking the oath, singer Lady Gaga performed the US national anthem.
17:20 - Kamala Harris's entrance was met with great applause. She is the first Vice President of African-Asian descent in US history. Joe Biden then entered with his wife, also receiving a large round of applause.
17:00 - President Biden posted a message on Twitter dedicated to his wife, Jill.
"I love you and I couldn't be more grateful to have you by my side on this journey," he wrote on the eve of the inauguration.
16:45 - Former presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush also arrived at the Capitol.
The inauguration ceremony is proceeding under unprecedented security measures, and guests have already begun arriving due to security checks. The oath of office will be taken around 6 PM our time.
Biden also briefly posted on Twitter today: A new day for America.
Former President Donald Trump has already left the White House with his wife Melania and will not attend the inauguration.
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