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Tribute held in nation’s capital for those lost to pandemic

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Tribute held in nation’s capital for those lost to the pandemic

The U.S. passed another sad milestone Tuesday with 400,000 COVID-related deaths now recorded. President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris spoke at a special tribute on the National Mall to remember the lives lost in the pandemic. It featured music, remarks and a special lighting of the reflecting pool. Here are some of the moments from the ceremony.

01/19/2021

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