Biden uses 127 year -old family Bible to be sworn in as American President
The United States of America (USA) new President, Joe Biden and his Vice, Kamala Harris were on Wednesday sworn in and took oath of office performed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Penpushing reports that Biden took the oath of office using his 127-year-old family Bible, at a ceremony held under tight security, with 25,000 National Guards troops in Washington DC, while he is the oldest President to enter the White House as first timer in office
The 78 year old Biden and democrat will be the 46th President to rule the country and was a former Senator and ex-Vice President to former President Barack Obama, and he(Biden) is the second Catholic to be elected as President after J. F Kennedy.
Penpushing further reports that, inauguration of Biden who is from Delaware took place at the church former President J.F Kennedy used for his inauguration service, while in his inaugural speech Biden pledged to unite the American people,adding, ”I will be a President for all Americans,” .
The notable dignitaries at the event include former Presidents W. Bush, Bill Clinton and their wives, Speaker of the Congress, Nancy Pelosi, and other top Congressional lawmakers among others
Penpushing also reports that, the Vice President Kamala Harris, first female number two citizen to be produced in the history of the United States of America(USA and first person of colour, will also preside over the American Senate whenever important votes are to be decided.
The Vice President who is, an attorney was elected Senator in 2016, resigned from her seat as Senator representing California, and the California Governor has already nominated her replacement.
Penpushing reports that, immediate past President, Donald Trump and his wife,Melania were conspicuously absent at the event, while it is recalled that he had vowed not to attend his successor’s inauguration.
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