Joe Biden has officially become the 46th president of the United States

Joe Biden has officially become the 46th president of the United States.

Biden took the oath of office just before noon Wednesday during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. The presidential oath was administered by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.

President Joe Biden says ``democracy has prevailed'' in a country reeling amid a pandemic and a violent melee two weeks ago at the U.S. Capitol.

In his first remarks as president, Biden said Wednesday that his swearing-in marks a day of ``history and hope.''

Biden said in his inaugural address that the country has ``learned again that democracy is precious.''

He added, ``The dream of justice for all will be deferred no longer.''

Biden also thanked his predecessors from both parties for attending Wednesday's ceremonies.

Former Vice-President Mike Pence was also in attendance, while former President Donald Trump skipped the festivities and headed to Florida earlier in the day.