Since January 16, there have been daily inauguration events, culminating in the January 20, 2021 ceremonies of the 59th Presidential Inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will be sworn in on the west front of the U.S. Capitol building. After they take their oaths of office, now-President Biden will deliver an inaugural address laying out his vision to defeat the pandemic, build back better, and unify and heal the nation. After the oaths, there will be the traditional parade review, a wreath laid at Arlington Cemetery and a Presidential escort down 15th Street. The day will be closed out with a 90-minute “Celebrating America Primetime Special,” hosted by Tom Hanks. From virtual concerts and galas, to honoring souls lost to war or to Covid-19, the 2021 Inauguration promises to honor and elevate the spirit of America. All inaugural events can be streamed live at the official inauguration page or can be watched at leisure on YouTube. For an official schedule of all events with links to view them, past or forthcoming, please visit here. Coverage starts at 10:30 am.
‘History Has Its Eyes On Us.’ Young poet to read at inauguration Today, Amanda Gorman will become the youngest person in recent memory to deliver a poem at a presidential inauguration. She’ll also be continuing a tradition that includes other highly prominent figures such as Robert Frost and Maya Angelou — a personal hero who was mute growing up as a child. While she is just 22 years of age she is no novice at public speaking. The young woman from Los Angeles has performed everywhere from the Empire State Building’s observation deck to the Library of Congress. Read more here. –NPR.org |
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