From swearing in to musical send-off: Joe Biden becomes 46th US President

• At 78, Biden becomes the oldest president in US history while Harris becomes the first female vice president, the first Black woman and the first Asian-American to hold the office.
• Biden and Harris were sworn in at a Washington, DC ceremony that was scaled-back due to the Covid-19 pandemic and security concerns. 
• More than 25,000 National Guard troops from across the country were deployed to the American capital, supporting federal and district agencies, amid fears of an insider attack.
• Biden's inauguration comes two weeks after rioters opposing his election stormed the US Capitol. 
• Trump, who never conceded the election, was not present for the swearing-in. However, former US presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton attended with their wives, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton.
• In his first Oval Office press appearance, Biden signed a stack of executive orders, which include the US rejoining the Paris climate accords and reversing signature Trump policies on immigration.
• A mostly virtual, cultural event dubbed “Celebrating America” and featuring performances by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry and Lin-Manuel Miranda capped off the day’s ceremonies. The Bidens watched the closing fireworks from a White House balcony, while Harris and her husband watched from the steps of the Washington Monument.

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