Photos: Highlights of Inauguration Day 2021
Former President Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump depart from the White House on Marine One
Former President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump departed the White House on Marine One. The couple took in an aerial view of Washington D.C., before flying to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland to address supporters. Trump's decision to leave several hours ahead of the inauguration ceremony makes him the first president in more than 150 years to refuse to attend the inauguration.
PHOTO: Eric Thayer
Former President Donald Trump speaks in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
Former President Donald Trump delivered a farewell speech to supporters at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland before flying to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Trump's family was also present.
PHOTO: Pool
Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
Before the Inauguration ceremony, President Joe Biden attended Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle. President Biden is now the second Catholic president in American history. He is joined by his wife, Dr. Biden.
PHOTO: Evan Vucci
Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff also attended, along with other key members of their family, staff and Congress.
PHOTO: Evan Vucci
Arrival at the U.S. Capitol for inauguration ceremony
President Joe Biden, his wife, Jill Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, arrive at the steps of the U.S. Capitol for the start of the official inauguration ceremonies. Just two weeks before this building was violently attacked, making this inauguration all the more significant for the country.
PHOTO: J. Scott Applewhite
Former Presidents arrive for the inauguration ceremony
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton arrived with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
PHOTO: Alex Wong
Former Presidents arrive for the inauguration ceremony
Former U.S. President George W. Bush and Laura Bush seen arriving to the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Due to former President Trump's absence, Bush was the only Republican president in attendance.
PHOTO: Win McNamee
Former Presidents arrive for the inauguration ceremony
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama arrive at the inauguration of his former Vice President, President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
PHOTO: Win McNamee
A Hero's arrival
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, who is credited with diverting violent rioters away from Senate chambers, escorted Vice President Kamala Harris into the inauguration ceremony. He was acting in his new role as deputy Senate sergeant at arms.
PHOTO: Win McNamee
Steps away from the presidency
U.S. President Joe Biden and Jill Biden arrived to Biden's inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Joe Biden would become the 46th president of the United States.
PHOTO: Win McNamee
Making History
Kamala Harris was sworn in as Vice President by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as her husband, the Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, held the Bibles of both former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and Harris' "second mother" Regina Shelton. Vice President Harris is the first woman, Black person, and person of Southeast Asian descent to be a Vice President of the United States.
PHOTO: Saul Loeb
Officially 46
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of The United States at U.S. Capitol inauguration ceremony by Chief Justice John Roberts, as his wife Dr. Jill Biden held the Bible that has been in Biden's Irish American family since 1893.
PHOTO: Alex Wong
Inauguration Speech
President Joe Biden delivered his inauguration speech to the nation from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. in which he called for unity, acknowledged victims of the COVID-19 pandemic and vowed to be a president to all Americans.
PHOTO: Patrick Semansky
Notable Performances
Lady Gaga was the first singer to perform at President Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony. She sang the National Anthem while donning a broach of a dove holding an olive branch — a signal for peace.
PHOTO: Rob Carr
Notable Performances
During the 59th inauguration ceremony, Jennifer Lopez performed "This Land is Your Land" and"America the Beautiful." Lopez also acknowledged her Puerto Rican roots by briefly transitioning into Spanish saying "una nación, bajo Dios, indivisible, con libertad y justicia para todos," she said, reciting a part of the Pledge of Allegiance: "One nation, under god, indivisible with liberty and justice for all."
PHOTO: Rob Carr
Notable Performances
Country singer and songwriter, Garth Brooks, performed a rendition of "Amazing Grace" at the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. He even called on the crowd and those at home to join him.
PHOTO: Alex Wong
First Youth Poet Laureate
Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman delivered her poem titled, “The Hill We Climb" at Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony. Gorman made history by becoming the first Youth Poet Laureate to speak at an inauguration. She wore a ring of a caged bird to pay tribute to poet Maya Angelou, who delivered a poem during Bill Clinton's inauguration ceremony in 1993.
PHOTO: Alex Wong
Saying goodbye to the 45th administration
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and First Gentleman Douglas Emhoff look on as former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and former Second Lady Karen Pence leave the U.S. Capitol following the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden.
PHOTO: Joe Raedle
Paying respects at Arlington National Cemetery
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, along with their family and the three former presidents who attended the inauguration ceremony pause at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va.
PHOTO: JOSHUA ROBERTS
Entering the White House
President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden stepped out of their car to walk along Pennsylvania Avenue with their family in front of the White House during the Inaugural parade.
PHOTO: Pool
The People's House
President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden wave as they arrive at the North Portico of the White House.
PHOTO: Pool
Entering the White House
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, are accompanied by family members as they walk the abbreviated parade route after U.S. President Joe Biden's inauguration.
PHOTO: Mark Makela
A new Senate majority
In her first acts as Vice President, Kamala Harris swore in Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., on the floor of the Senate on Capitol Hill in Washington, officially giving the Democratic party a narrow majority.
PHOTO: Uncredited
First day on the job
Moments after entering the White House, U.S. President Joe Biden prepared to sign a series of executive orders at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office.
PHOTO: Chip Somodevilla
First press briefing
White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington.
PHOTO: Evan Vucci
Celebrating America
In this image from video, Tom Hanks speaks during the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, following the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States.
PHOTO: Biden Inaugural Committee via AP
Bruce Springsteen
In this image from video, Bruce Springsteen performs during the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
PHOTO: Biden Inaugural Committee via AP
Justin Timberlake
In this image from video, Justin Timberlake performs during the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. Numerous artists included in the event provided virtual performances.
PHOTO: Biden Inaugural Committee via AP
John Legend
In this image from video, John Legend performs in front of the Lincoln Memorial during the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
PHOTO: Biden Inaugural Committee via AP
Katy Perry
In this image from video, Katy Perry performs in front of the Washington Monument during a fireworks display that concluded the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
PHOTO: Biden Inaugural Committee via AP
Vice President Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff
Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff attend the Celebrating America concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
PHOTO: Joshua Roberts
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden watch fireworks from the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington.
PHOTO: Evan Vucci
Firework display
Fireworks are displayed over the White House as part of Inauguration Day ceremonies for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington
PHOTO: David J. Phillip
Former President Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump depart from the White House on Marine One
Former President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump departed the White House on Marine One. The couple took in an aerial view of Washington D.C., before flying to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland to address supporters. Trump's decision to leave several hours ahead of the inauguration ceremony makes him the first president in more than 150 years to refuse to attend the inauguration.
PHOTO: Eric Thayer
Former President Donald Trump speaks in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
Former President Donald Trump delivered a farewell speech to supporters at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland before flying to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Trump's family was also present.
PHOTO: Pool
Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
Before the Inauguration ceremony, President Joe Biden attended Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle. President Biden is now the second Catholic president in American history. He is joined by his wife, Dr. Biden.
PHOTO: Evan Vucci
Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff also attended, along with other key members of their family, staff and Congress.
PHOTO: Evan Vucci
Arrival at the U.S. Capitol for inauguration ceremony
President Joe Biden, his wife, Jill Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, arrive at the steps of the U.S. Capitol for the start of the official inauguration ceremonies. Just two weeks before this building was violently attacked, making this inauguration all the more significant for the country.
PHOTO: J. Scott Applewhite
Former Presidents arrive for the inauguration ceremony
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton arrived with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
PHOTO: Alex Wong
Former Presidents arrive for the inauguration ceremony
Former U.S. President George W. Bush and Laura Bush seen arriving to the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Due to former President Trump's absence, Bush was the only Republican president in attendance.
PHOTO: Win McNamee
Former Presidents arrive for the inauguration ceremony
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama arrive at the inauguration of his former Vice President, President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
PHOTO: Win McNamee
A Hero's arrival
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, who is credited with diverting violent rioters away from Senate chambers, escorted Vice President Kamala Harris into the inauguration ceremony. He was acting in his new role as deputy Senate sergeant at arms.
PHOTO: Win McNamee
Steps away from the presidency
U.S. President Joe Biden and Jill Biden arrived to Biden's inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Joe Biden would become the 46th president of the United States.
PHOTO: Win McNamee
Making History
Kamala Harris was sworn in as Vice President by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as her husband, the Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, held the Bibles of both former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and Harris' "second mother" Regina Shelton. Vice President Harris is the first woman, Black person, and person of Southeast Asian descent to be a Vice President of the United States.
PHOTO: Saul Loeb
Officially 46
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of The United States at U.S. Capitol inauguration ceremony by Chief Justice John Roberts, as his wife Dr. Jill Biden held the Bible that has been in Biden's Irish American family since 1893.
PHOTO: Alex Wong
Inauguration Speech
President Joe Biden delivered his inauguration speech to the nation from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. in which he called for unity, acknowledged victims of the COVID-19 pandemic and vowed to be a president to all Americans.
PHOTO: Patrick Semansky
Notable Performances
Lady Gaga was the first singer to perform at President Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony. She sang the National Anthem while donning a broach of a dove holding an olive branch — a signal for peace.
PHOTO: Rob Carr
Notable Performances
During the 59th inauguration ceremony, Jennifer Lopez performed "This Land is Your Land" and"America the Beautiful." Lopez also acknowledged her Puerto Rican roots by briefly transitioning into Spanish saying "una nación, bajo Dios, indivisible, con libertad y justicia para todos," she said, reciting a part of the Pledge of Allegiance: "One nation, under god, indivisible with liberty and justice for all."
PHOTO: Rob Carr
Notable Performances
Country singer and songwriter, Garth Brooks, performed a rendition of "Amazing Grace" at the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. He even called on the crowd and those at home to join him.
PHOTO: Alex Wong
First Youth Poet Laureate
Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman delivered her poem titled, “The Hill We Climb" at Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony. Gorman made history by becoming the first Youth Poet Laureate to speak at an inauguration. She wore a ring of a caged bird to pay tribute to poet Maya Angelou, who delivered a poem during Bill Clinton's inauguration ceremony in 1993.
PHOTO: Alex Wong
Saying goodbye to the 45th administration
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and First Gentleman Douglas Emhoff look on as former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and former Second Lady Karen Pence leave the U.S. Capitol following the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden.
PHOTO: Joe Raedle
Paying respects at Arlington National Cemetery
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, along with their family and the three former presidents who attended the inauguration ceremony pause at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va.
PHOTO: JOSHUA ROBERTS
Entering the White House
President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden stepped out of their car to walk along Pennsylvania Avenue with their family in front of the White House during the Inaugural parade.
PHOTO: Pool
The People's House
President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden wave as they arrive at the North Portico of the White House.
PHOTO: Pool
Entering the White House
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, are accompanied by family members as they walk the abbreviated parade route after U.S. President Joe Biden's inauguration.
PHOTO: Mark Makela
A new Senate majority
In her first acts as Vice President, Kamala Harris swore in Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., on the floor of the Senate on Capitol Hill in Washington, officially giving the Democratic party a narrow majority.
PHOTO: Uncredited
First day on the job
Moments after entering the White House, U.S. President Joe Biden prepared to sign a series of executive orders at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office.
PHOTO: Chip Somodevilla
First press briefing
White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington.
PHOTO: Evan Vucci
Celebrating America
In this image from video, Tom Hanks speaks during the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, following the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States.
PHOTO: Biden Inaugural Committee via AP
Bruce Springsteen
In this image from video, Bruce Springsteen performs during the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
PHOTO: Biden Inaugural Committee via AP
Justin Timberlake
In this image from video, Justin Timberlake performs during the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. Numerous artists included in the event provided virtual performances.
PHOTO: Biden Inaugural Committee via AP
John Legend
In this image from video, John Legend performs in front of the Lincoln Memorial during the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
PHOTO: Biden Inaugural Committee via AP
Katy Perry
In this image from video, Katy Perry performs in front of the Washington Monument during a fireworks display that concluded the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
PHOTO: Biden Inaugural Committee via AP
Vice President Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff
Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff attend the Celebrating America concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
PHOTO: Joshua Roberts
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden watch fireworks from the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington.
PHOTO: Evan Vucci
Firework display
Fireworks are displayed over the White House as part of Inauguration Day ceremonies for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington
PHOTO: David J. Phillip
Former President Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump depart from the White House on Marine One
Former President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump departed the White House on Marine One. The couple took in an aerial view of Washington D.C., before flying to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland to address supporters. Trump's decision to leave several hours ahead of the inauguration ceremony makes him the first president in more than 150 years to refuse to attend the inauguration.
PHOTO: Eric Thayer
Former President Donald Trump speaks in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
Former President Donald Trump delivered a farewell speech to supporters at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland before flying to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Trump's family was also present.
PHOTO: Pool
Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
Before the Inauguration ceremony, President Joe Biden attended Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle. President Biden is now the second Catholic president in American history. He is joined by his wife, Dr. Biden.
PHOTO: Evan Vucci
Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff also attended, along with other key members of their family, staff and Congress.
PHOTO: Evan Vucci
Arrival at the U.S. Capitol for inauguration ceremony
President Joe Biden, his wife, Jill Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, arrive at the steps of the U.S. Capitol for the start of the official inauguration ceremonies. Just two weeks before this building was violently attacked, making this inauguration all the more significant for the country.
PHOTO: J. Scott Applewhite
Former Presidents arrive for the inauguration ceremony
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton arrived with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
PHOTO: Alex Wong
Former Presidents arrive for the inauguration ceremony
Former U.S. President George W. Bush and Laura Bush seen arriving to the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Due to former President Trump's absence, Bush was the only Republican president in attendance.
PHOTO: Win McNamee
Former Presidents arrive for the inauguration ceremony
Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama arrive at the inauguration of his former Vice President, President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
PHOTO: Win McNamee
A Hero's arrival
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, who is credited with diverting violent rioters away from Senate chambers, escorted Vice President Kamala Harris into the inauguration ceremony. He was acting in his new role as deputy Senate sergeant at arms.
PHOTO: Win McNamee
Steps away from the presidency
U.S. President Joe Biden and Jill Biden arrived to Biden's inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Joe Biden would become the 46th president of the United States.
PHOTO: Win McNamee
Making History
Kamala Harris was sworn in as Vice President by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as her husband, the Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, held the Bibles of both former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and Harris' "second mother" Regina Shelton. Vice President Harris is the first woman, Black person, and person of Southeast Asian descent to be a Vice President of the United States.
PHOTO: Saul Loeb
Officially 46
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of The United States at U.S. Capitol inauguration ceremony by Chief Justice John Roberts, as his wife Dr. Jill Biden held the Bible that has been in Biden's Irish American family since 1893.
PHOTO: Alex Wong
Inauguration Speech
President Joe Biden delivered his inauguration speech to the nation from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. in which he called for unity, acknowledged victims of the COVID-19 pandemic and vowed to be a president to all Americans.
PHOTO: Patrick Semansky
Notable Performances
Lady Gaga was the first singer to perform at President Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony. She sang the National Anthem while donning a broach of a dove holding an olive branch — a signal for peace.
PHOTO: Rob Carr
Notable Performances
During the 59th inauguration ceremony, Jennifer Lopez performed "This Land is Your Land" and"America the Beautiful." Lopez also acknowledged her Puerto Rican roots by briefly transitioning into Spanish saying "una nación, bajo Dios, indivisible, con libertad y justicia para todos," she said, reciting a part of the Pledge of Allegiance: "One nation, under god, indivisible with liberty and justice for all."
PHOTO: Rob Carr
Notable Performances
Country singer and songwriter, Garth Brooks, performed a rendition of "Amazing Grace" at the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. He even called on the crowd and those at home to join him.
PHOTO: Alex Wong
First Youth Poet Laureate
Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman delivered her poem titled, “The Hill We Climb" at Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony. Gorman made history by becoming the first Youth Poet Laureate to speak at an inauguration. She wore a ring of a caged bird to pay tribute to poet Maya Angelou, who delivered a poem during Bill Clinton's inauguration ceremony in 1993.
PHOTO: Alex Wong
Saying goodbye to the 45th administration
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and First Gentleman Douglas Emhoff look on as former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and former Second Lady Karen Pence leave the U.S. Capitol following the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden.
PHOTO: Joe Raedle
Paying respects at Arlington National Cemetery
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, along with their family and the three former presidents who attended the inauguration ceremony pause at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va.
PHOTO: JOSHUA ROBERTS
Entering the White House
President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden stepped out of their car to walk along Pennsylvania Avenue with their family in front of the White House during the Inaugural parade.
PHOTO: Pool
The People's House
President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden wave as they arrive at the North Portico of the White House.
PHOTO: Pool
Entering the White House
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, are accompanied by family members as they walk the abbreviated parade route after U.S. President Joe Biden's inauguration.
PHOTO: Mark Makela
A new Senate majority
In her first acts as Vice President, Kamala Harris swore in Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., on the floor of the Senate on Capitol Hill in Washington, officially giving the Democratic party a narrow majority.
PHOTO: Uncredited
First day on the job
Moments after entering the White House, U.S. President Joe Biden prepared to sign a series of executive orders at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office.
PHOTO: Chip Somodevilla
First press briefing
White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington.
PHOTO: Evan Vucci
Celebrating America
In this image from video, Tom Hanks speaks during the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, following the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States.
PHOTO: Biden Inaugural Committee via AP
Bruce Springsteen
In this image from video, Bruce Springsteen performs during the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
PHOTO: Biden Inaugural Committee via AP
Justin Timberlake
In this image from video, Justin Timberlake performs during the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. Numerous artists included in the event provided virtual performances.
PHOTO: Biden Inaugural Committee via AP
John Legend
In this image from video, John Legend performs in front of the Lincoln Memorial during the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
PHOTO: Biden Inaugural Committee via AP
Katy Perry
In this image from video, Katy Perry performs in front of the Washington Monument during a fireworks display that concluded the Celebrating America event on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
PHOTO: Biden Inaugural Committee via AP
Vice President Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff
Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff attend the Celebrating America concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
PHOTO: Joshua Roberts
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden watch fireworks from the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington.
PHOTO: Evan Vucci
Firework display
Fireworks are displayed over the White House as part of Inauguration Day ceremonies for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington
PHOTO: David J. Phillip
Today marked the end of the Trump presidency and the beginning of the Biden presidency. Take a look at the major events of the day, from Trump's departure from Washington D.C., to the inauguration at the Capitol and the first acts of the 46th president.