Let us add our own work and prayers to the unfolding story of our nation. An American story of decency and dignity. Photograph: Patrick Semansky/AFP/Getty Images. I ask every American to join me in this cause. Hundreds of thousands of businesses closed. There are some days when we need a hand. "Will we meet the moment like our forebears have? Whether the questions swirling around the FBI’s handling of the intelligence gathered in advance of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot have imperiled Wray’s future in a Biden administration is a question that merits more reporting. "I am a chef who believes food is not just a luxury for the lucky few — it's a basic human right to live free from hunger," he said. A climate in crisis. The right to dissent peaceably, within the guardrails of our Republic, is perhaps our nation’s greatest strength. And at this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) Getty ImagesGetty Images. And, devoted to one another and to this country we love with all our hearts. FBI directors serve 10 year terms designed to preserve a measure of independence, but as we all learned, they can be removed by the president. I understand that many Americans view the future with some fear and trepidation. Dignity. Rob Carr/Getty Images. I know the forces that divide us are deep and they are real. We can teach our children in safe schools. Important things. I will fight as hard for those who did not support me as for those who did. There is truth and there are lies. Much to repair. Of renewal and resolve. — In his inaugural address, Biden says "democracy has prevailed" and calls for an end to America's "uncivil war." President Joe Biden delivered an impassioned speech at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration. The only non-government name was Teigen, the model and outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump. Our journalism needs your support. I thank them from the bottom of my heart. "This is America's day. From January 1, 2021 to Inauguration Day more than 194k stories were published across traditional and online media, globally. said Darryl Morin, national president of the advocacy group Forward Latino, who saw it on TV. He promised he would finish it. We not only dream—we do," she said in a speech the night of the inauguration. A cry for racial justice some 400 years in the making moves us. It will never happen. Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2021.Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP. Kamala Harris delivered a powerful and moving speech on the evening of the 2021 inauguration. Here's our analysis and the full speech. We can join forces, stop the shouting, and lower the temperature. President Biden prepares to deliver his inaugural address Wednesday on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. I believe we must, and I believe we will.". Sustained by faith. He pointed to multiple crises facing the country, including the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and racial inequality. And, I believe America is better than this. Here we stand, where 108 years ago at another inaugural, thousands of protestors tried to block brave women from marching for the right to vote. That democracy and hope, truth and justice, did not die on our watch but thrived. You know the resilience of our Constitution and the strength of our nation. "I think if Americans would love their neighbor like they liked to be loved themselves, a lot of the division in our society would end," Bush said. Jan 20, 2021. Before God and all of you I give you my word. We must set aside the politics and finally face this pandemic as one nation. Extremism, lawlessness, violence.Disease, joblessness, hopelessness. ... U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. ", "We not only see what has been, we see what can be," she said. Her husband, John Legend, also performed during the inaugural celebration Wednesday night. I will defend America. Donald Trump was not present, making him the first president to skip a successor's inauguration since Andrew Johnson. WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his inaugural address on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. © 2021 Advance Local Media LLC. ", "The last few weeks and the last few years we've witnessed deep divisions and a troubling rancor in our land," he said. New York (CNN Business) In a sharp break with his predecessor, President Joe Biden vowed during his inaugural address Wednesday to … Problems playing this file? "We are bold, fearless and ambitious. So, with purpose and resolve we turn to the tasks of our time. pic.twitter.com/OqdALNJj4A. By Wednesday night, Teigen's presidentialrequest was granted and she appeared to be pleased. And, if we are this way, our country will be stronger, more prosperous, more ready for the future. Vice President Kamala Harris will delay her move into the Naval Observatory, the traditional residence of the vice president, while repairs are done on the 128-year-old home, a Harris aide said. Here we stand across the Potomac from Arlington National Cemetery, where heroes who gave the last full measure of devotion rest in eternal peace. His presence tonight seemed to underscore the new administration's commitment to tackling the ongoing pandemic rather downplaying the challenges ahead. Joe Biden delivers his inauguration speech after being sworn in as the 46th US president on 20 January 2021. We are undaunted in our belief that we shall overcome, that we shall rise up. We will press forward with speed and urgency, for we have much to do in this winter of peril and possibility. We have never, ever, ever failed in America when we have acted together. And uniting our nation. This is America’s day. It requires that most elusive of things in a democracy: Unity. My fellow Americans, we have to be different than this. Over the centuries through storm and strife, in peace and in war, we have come so far. … Through the Civil War, the Great Depression, World War, 9/11, through struggle, sacrifice, and setbacks, our “better angels” have always prevailed. So here is my message to those beyond our borders: America has been tested and we have come out stronger for it. May this be the story that guides us. January 20, 2021 12:34 PM ET. Will we rise to the occasion? Yet we endured and we prevailed. Let us listen to one another. When he put pen to paper, the President said, “If my name ever goes down into history it will be for this act and my whole soul is in it.”My whole soul is in it it. Don’t tell me things can’t change. My fellow Americans, in the work ahead of us, we will need each other. For without unity, there is no peace, only bitterness and fury. And here we stand, just days after a riotous mob thought they could use violence to silence the will of the people, to stop the work of our democracy, and to drive us from this sacred ground. "But today, we have a hunger crisis in America.". We will lead not merely by the example of our power but by the power of our example.We will be a strong and trusted partner for peace, progress, and security.We have been through so much in this nation. It’s called “American Anthem” and there is one verse stands out for me: “The work and prayers of centuries have brought us to this day. Updated 4:53 PM ET, Wed January 20, 2021. Today, on on this January day, my whole soul is in this: Bringing America together. That the three presidents, two Democrats and a Republican, could come together is a sign that Americans can overcome anything if they work together, the three said. Uniting to fight the common foes we face: Anger, resentment, hatred. Security. Many centuries ago, Saint Augustine, a saint of my church, wrote that a people was a multitude defined by the common objects of their love. "As Americans we have more in common than what separates us," Obama said. Read the full transcript of his inauguration speech. Respect. Millions of jobs have been lost. I will always level with you. Hear one another. That our America secured liberty at home and stood once again as a beacon to the world. All of us. Today, we celebrate the triumph not of a candidate, but of a cause, the cause of democracy. About this speech. A once-in-a-century virus silently stalks the country. For full politics coverage, head to nbcnews.com. America’s role in the world. Because here is the thing about life: There is no accounting for what fate will deal you. Amen. And, we can do so now. In another January in Washington, on New Year’s Day 1863, Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. But the answer is not to turn inward, to retreat into competing factions, distrusting those who don’t look like you do, or worship the way you do, or don’t get their news from the same sources you do. — Trump pardons Steve Bannon and dozens of others in final hours in office; read the full list. We will get through this, together. Subscribe now. Inauguration Day. White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki prompted some raised eyebrows in law enforcement and intelligence circles when she declined to say, in response to a question from NBC News' Peter Alexander that President Biden has confidence in FBI Director Christopher Wray. In his Inaugural Address, he stressed the need for the country to come together in unity. President Joe Biden delivers his inaugural address at the U.S. Capitol on January 20. Recent weeks and months have taught us a painful lesson. This is democracy’s day. Watch the inaugural performances, full speeches and highlights. Joe Biden. Jan 20 2021, 1:53 pm EST Alex Wong Getty Images President Joe Biden delivered a hopeful address at today's inauguration ceremony , calling for … Much to heal. It’s a story that might sound something like a song that means a lot to me. Uniting our people. Alana Wise Twitter Enlarge this image. Full transcript of the inaugural remarks of President Barack Obama at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Barack Obama was sworn in … "I literally jumped out of my chair and yelled: 'That's Cesar Chavez! — Trump administration trying to sabotage Biden immigration plans with last-minute deals, say officials. Democracy is fragile. All rights reserved (About Us). President Joe Biden invoked the memory of Martin Luther King Jr., who spoke on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 during the March on Washington and delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech amid racial reckoning across the country. We can overcome this deadly virus. ‘We … It’s taken as many lives in one year as America lost in all of World War II. Of greatness and of goodness. The bust quickly attracted attention on social media — and drew praise from the Chavez family. We can do this if we open our souls instead of hardening our hearts.If we show a little tolerance and humility.If we’re willing to stand in the other person’s shoes just for a moment. Some influential voices have been critical. "Tonight we ponder the United states of America,, the practice of our democracy, the foundations of our republic, the integrity of our Constitution, the hope and dreams we all share for a more perfect union.". But we still have far to go. Standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Vice President Kamala Harris took a brief departure from the theme of unity to celebrate "American aspiration. Wray and those around him in recent months have been very concerned he would be fired by Trump. Harris went on to invoke those who came before her, including President Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr. and the women who fought for voting rights. We must end this uncivil war that pits red against blue, rural versus urban, conservative versus liberal. Through a crucible for the ages America has been tested anew and America has risen to the challenge. The news was first reported by CBS. Harris' historic moment. As does President Carter, who I spoke to last night but who cannot be with us today, but whom we salute for his lifetime of service. This is a time of testing. 72,593 Views Program ID: 507998-1 Category: Call-In Format: Call-In Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States First Aired: Jan 20, 2021 | 7:00am EST | C-SPAN 1 Will we meet our obligations and pass along a new and better world for our children?I believe we must and I believe we will. To those 400,000 fellow Americans – mothers and fathers, husbands and wives, sons and daughters, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. I understand they worry about their jobs, about taking care of their families, about what comes next. But the fact is we face them all at once, presenting this nation with the gravest of responsibilities. Though, the bulk of the difference resulted from the unfortunate events leading to Inauguration Day. He also helped deliver pizza to National Guard members and law enforcement officers stationed near the U.S. Capitol on the night of the Jan. 6 riot. All of us. Andrés, a Spanish immigrant, has been a vocal advocate for helping those in need through his organization World Central Kitchen, which has been providing fresh meals to National Guard members sent to Washington ahead of the inauguration. We can reward work, rebuild the middle class, and make health care secure for all. We face an attack on democracy and on truth.A raging virus.Growing inequity. Today, we mark the swearing-in of the first woman in American history elected to national office – Vice President Kamala Harris. We can treat each other with dignity and respect. In each of these moments, enough of us came together to carry all of us forward. They did their duty. Facts-first reporting from the source you trust. Photos: 2021 Biden inauguration day Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, taking the helm of a deeply divided nation … Every disagreement doesn’t have to be a cause for total war. Much to restore. Source The White House. And if you still disagree, so be it. The sting of systemic racism. The repairs will include work on the chimney and other household maintenance. A bust of the civil and labor rights leader Cesar Chavez behind President Joe Biden stirred excitement among Latinos watching the historic moment. Much to build. The story that tells ages yet to come that we answered the call of history. That's why today, I am heading to the Oval Office to get right to work delivering bold action and immediate relief for American families. To all those who did not support us, let me say this: Hear me out as we move forward. On “We the People” who seek a more perfect Union. Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, have a home in Washington. This is democracy's day," Mr. Biden said. This is a great nation and we are a good people. President Joe Biden delivered his inaugural address with emphasis on a call for unity among Americans to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, work … "Are we up to it?" I thank my predecessors of both parties for their presence here. What are the common objects we love that define us as Americans? We can right wrongs. Not tomorrow. WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his inaugural address on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. Full text: Joe Biden inauguration speech transcript "Today, on this January day, my whole soul is in this: Bringing America together. I will defend the Constitution. No progress, only exhausting outrage. Biden placed his hand on a more-than-100-year-old family Bible held by his wife, Jill Biden, to take the oath of office. Jan 20 2021, 10:16 pm EST Kamala Harris's first official speech as … We will need all our strength to persevere through this dark winter. IE 11 is not supported. ", Bidens take in fireworks as inauguration celebration ends, Former presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton ask Americans to work together, Harris: ‘Believe in what we can do together’, Biden: ‘I’ve never been more optimistic about America’, announce they had contracted the coronavirus. Any one of these would be enough to challenge us in profound ways. My fellow Americans, I close today where I began, with a sacred oath. So now, on this hallowed ground where just days ago violence sought to shake this Capitol’s very foundation, we come together as one nation, under God, indivisible, to carry out the peaceful transfer of power as we have for more than two centuries. That is what we owe our forebearers, one another, and generations to follow.