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Biden sworn in as the 46th president

Biden sworn in as the 46th president, beginning a new chapter in the post-Trump era

01/20/2021

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Biden sworn in as the 46th president

Clip: 1/20/2021 | 5m 44sVideo has Closed Captions

Biden sworn in as the 46th president, beginning a new chapter in the post-Trump era

This day has seen the inauguration of Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. as the 46th president of the United States. He was sworn in Wednesday to lead the nation into the post-Trump era, facing deep political divisions and the worst public health crisis in a century. And Kamala Harris made history as the first woman and first person of color to be sworn in as vice president. John Yang reports.

01/20/2021

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Biden calls for unity in a deeply divided nation

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Clip: 1/20/2021 | 4m | Biden calls for unity in a deeply divided nation (4m)

Biden signs executive actions aimed at undoing Trump legacy

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Clip: 1/20/2021 | 7m 17s | Biden signs executive actions aimed at undoing Trump's legacy (7m 17s)

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Clip: 1/20/2021 | 1m 32s | High school students share their hopes for the Biden administration (1m 32s)

News Wrap: U.S. death toll from COVID-19 reaches 403,000

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Clip: 1/20/2021 | 2m 45s | News Wrap: As Biden takes office, U.S. death toll from COVID-19 reaches 403,000 (2m 45s)

Peaceful transfer of power ensues amid massive show of force

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Clip: 1/20/2021 | 7m 3s | Peaceful transfer of power ensues amid massive show of force (7m 3s)

Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton on breaking the glass ceiling

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Clip: 1/20/2021 | 6m 37s | Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton on breaking the glass ceiling (6m 37s)

Rep. Malliotakis on how Republicans view Biden's agenda

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Clip: 1/20/2021 | 6m 58s | Rep. Nicole Malliotakis on how Republicans view Biden's agenda (6m 58s)

Trump's final hours: a flurry of pardons and commutations

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Clip: 1/20/2021 | 4m 50s | In Trump's final hours in office, a flurry of pardons and commutations (4m 50s)

Unusual imagery for an inauguration without precedent

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Clip: 1/20/2021 | 3m 58s | Public art installation offers unusual imagery for an inauguration without precedent (3m 58s)

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