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Jan 20, 2021 6:31 PM -
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.
