President elect Joe Biden took his oath of office at 12Noon today sworn in by Chief Justice Roberts following the swearing in of Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Black woman to serve as Vice-President of the United States by the first Latina woman to sit on the Supreme Court, Justice
Sonia Sotomayor. It was an inauguration ceremony that was blessed with apparent clear skies, spiritually soothing performances by Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Garth Brooks and our nation’s elegant wordsmith, first National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman. The 22-year old made history as the youngest inaugural poet and shined brilliantly while reciting her poem ending in a poetic call to not only have the courage to see the light but also to become the light. President Biden’s pastor friend of 30 years from his home state of Delaware pictured in the above video, Rev. Dr. Sylvester Beamon gave the prayer and benediction.
It was a welcome sight to see the Capitol grounds in an orderly and peaceful state, visibly free of troops after all the media build up and tension about them. The inaugural stage was very peaceful.It was an entirely different scene than the one of two weeks ago in which riotous crowds stormed the grounds and forced their way into the Capitol building.
President Biden gave a comforting and very sincere address inspiring an atmosphere of unity and togetherness, neighbors working together earnestly helping one another. I got the sense that he really meant what he was saying. Moreover, and more importantly, I believed him. His plain talk and honest direct speech reassured me that our country is in good hands.
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