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Joe Biden sworn in as the 46th President of the United States

Biden became president alongside Vice President Kamala Harris, the first African American vice president, the first Asian American vice president and the first female vice president

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Emily Nicolle

John Roberts, chief justice of the US Supreme Court, administered the oath of office to Joe Biden as he was sworn in as president of the United States during the 59th presidential inauguration in Washington DC
John Roberts, chief justice of the US Supreme Court, administered the oath of office to Joe Biden as he was sworn in as president of the United States during the 59th presidential inauguration in Washington DC Photo: Getty Images

Democrat and former Vice President Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, in a muted inauguration ceremony that marked a multitude of milestones.

Biden became president alongside Vice President Kamala Harris, who is the first African American vice president, the first Asian American vice president and the first female vice president.

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