Washington:
Joe Biden will be sworn in Wednesday as the 46th president of the United States, throughout a day steeped in tradition and ceremony that nonetheless has been altered due to the pandemic and tight safety soon after the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
Night at Blair House
Biden and his wife Jill will invest Tuesday evening in the lavish Blair House, positioned opposite the White House on Lafayette Square, that the US government makes use of to host unique guests and going to dignitaries.
Religious services
On Wednesday morning Biden, a devout Catholic, will attend Mass at St Matthews church in Washington, and has invited Congressional leaders from each political parties.
Senator Mitch McConnell and Congressman Kevin McCarthy will represent the Republicans, when Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer and Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi will also attend, sources have told AFP.
Taking the oath
Biden will then travel in a motorcade to the Capitol, the internet site of the January 6 riot by supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump, exactly where the inauguration ceremony gets underway at 11:00 am (1600 GMT).
He will be sworn in soon after Vice President-elect Kamala Harris takes her vow, then will give his inaugural speech, throughout which he is anticipated to outline his vision to tackle America’s several crises and his strategy to “build back better.”
The National Mall that runs from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial will be closed due to Covid-19 fears and due to the fact of tight safety stemming from the January 6 attack.
Lady Gaga is due to sing the national anthem, when Jennifer Lopez is also set to give a musical overall performance.
As is custom, the newly inaugurated 46th US president will then dine with members of Congress in the Capitol developing.
Arlington National Cemetery
In the afternoon, Biden will head to Arlington National Cemetery just outdoors Washington to spot a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, accompanied by former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. Trump, who is shunning the day’s events, will not be there.
White House
From Arlington, Biden will travel by motorcade to the White House and is anticipated make the final aspect of the journey on foot and enter his new residence surrounded by a military cordon.
Biden is due to sign his initially executive orders shortly soon after arriving.
Honoring the pandemic’s victims
At 8:25 pm, Biden and Harris will give a speech at the Lincoln Memorial, honoring the 400,000 people today that have died from Covid-19 in America.
Shortly soon after, actor Tom Hanks will host a show referred to as “Celebrating America” that will be broadcast on all big US networks.
Jon Bon Jovi, the Foo Fighters, John Legend, Demi Lovato, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake and Luis Fonsi are amongst the guests anticipated to carry out.
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