Moscow hopes that with the coming to power of US President Joseph Biden, a new chapter will begin in the development of Russian-American relations, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said after inauguration ceremony.
US President Donald Trump left the White House Wednesday and headed to Florida without waiting for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
The outgoing leader held a farewell ceremony at Joint Base Andrews near Washington. He wished Joe Biden's administration luck and success.
The inauguration ceremony of 46th President of the United States Joe Biden has taken place Wednesday on the steps of the Capitol Building. Mr Biden took the traditional oath to uphold the Constitution with his left hand placed on the Bible, that has been in his family for 127 years.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama as well as former Vice President Mike Pence who chose not to attend Donald Trump’s farewell speech at Joint Base Andrews.
A few moments earlier, Kamala Harris was sworn in as Vice President.
The traditionally grandiose ceremony had to be scaled back this year due to coronavirus restrictions. Only lawmakers were cleared to be present at the event, each of them could invite one guest.
Unprecedented security measures were taken in Washington DC in light of reports of potential unrest that can be caused by Trump supporters.
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