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The 'Best is Yet to Come': Biden Becomes The 46th US President

Published January 21st, 2021 - 07:58 GMT

Joe Biden has officially became the 46th president of the United States with his inauguration ceremony taking place on Wednesday, 20 January, 2021.

President Biden reiterated his calls for unity and insisted he believes the 'best is yet to come' for the nation during his speech at the primetime inauguration special, Celebrating America.

During his speech he added that he and First Lady Jill, in addition to Vice-President Kamala Harris and Doug, "want to make sure the inauguration is not about us but about you, the American people' 

Former US Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama attended the event to offer their shared best wishes for Biden in his coming era. However, ex-president Trump refused to watch the ceremony and left the White House to Florida.
 

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President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden hug as they arrive at the North Portico of the White House, on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States. Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images/AFP

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden hug as they arrive at the North Portico of the White House, on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States. Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images/AFP

Vice President Kamala Harris is seen during the 59th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today’s inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Greg Nash - Pool/Getty Images/AFP

Vice President Kamala Harris is seen during the 59th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today’s inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Greg Nash - Pool/Getty Images/AFP

A man walks with a U.S. flag on the Washington State Capitol campus on January 20, 2021 in Olympia, United States. One Donald Trump protester held a sign at an otherwise quiet capitol campus on Presidential Inauguration Day today. David Ryder/Getty Images/AFP

A man walks with a U.S. flag on the Washington State Capitol campus on January 20, 2021 in Olympia, United States. One Donald Trump protester held a sign at an otherwise quiet capitol campus on Presidential Inauguration Day today. David Ryder/Getty Images/AFP

Lady Gaga sings during the inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images/AFP

Lady Gaga sings during the inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images/AFP

John Roberts, chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, center right, administers the oath of office to U..S. President-elect Joe Biden,during the inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images/AFP

John Roberts, chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, center right, administers the oath of office to U..S. President-elect Joe Biden,during the inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images/AFP

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his inaugural address during the inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images/AFP

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his inaugural address during the inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images/AFP

The military honor guard arrives during the 59th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today’s inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Greg Nash - Pool/Getty Images/AFP

The military honor guard arrives during the 59th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today’s inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Greg Nash - Pool/Getty Images/AFP

U.S. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris greets former U.S. President Barack Obama ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Jonathan Ernst - Pool/Getty Images/AFP

U.S. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris greets former U.S. President Barack Obama ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Jonathan Ernst - Pool/Getty Images/AFP

US President Joe Biden (L) and First Lady Jill Biden (2nd L) appear on the Blue Room Balcony as they and family members (R) watch fireworks from the White House in Washington, DC on January 20, 2021. JIM WATSON / AFP

US President Joe Biden (L) and First Lady Jill Biden (2nd L) appear on the Blue Room Balcony as they and family members (R) watch fireworks from the White House in Washington, DC on January 20, 2021. JIM WATSON / AFP

Fireworks display over the National Mall at the conclusion of the "Celebrating America" event at the Lincoln Memorial after the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States in Washington, DC, January 20, 2021. TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP

Fireworks display over the National Mall at the conclusion of the "Celebrating America" event at the Lincoln Memorial after the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States in Washington, DC, January 20, 2021. TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP

Fireworks go off over the National Mall during the inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

Fireworks go off over the National Mall during the inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden hug as they arrive at the North Portico of the White House, on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States. Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images/AFP
Vice President Kamala Harris is seen during the 59th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today’s inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Greg Nash - Pool/Getty Images/AFP
A man walks with a U.S. flag on the Washington State Capitol campus on January 20, 2021 in Olympia, United States. One Donald Trump protester held a sign at an otherwise quiet capitol campus on Presidential Inauguration Day today. David Ryder/Getty Images/AFP
Lady Gaga sings during the inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images/AFP
John Roberts, chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, center right, administers the oath of office to U..S. President-elect Joe Biden,during the inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images/AFP
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his inaugural address during the inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images/AFP
The military honor guard arrives during the 59th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today’s inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Greg Nash - Pool/Getty Images/AFP
U.S. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris greets former U.S. President Barack Obama ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Jonathan Ernst - Pool/Getty Images/AFP
US President Joe Biden (L) and First Lady Jill Biden (2nd L) appear on the Blue Room Balcony as they and family members (R) watch fireworks from the White House in Washington, DC on January 20, 2021. JIM WATSON / AFP
Fireworks display over the National Mall at the conclusion of the "Celebrating America" event at the Lincoln Memorial after the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States in Washington, DC, January 20, 2021. TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP
Fireworks go off over the National Mall during the inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden hug as they arrive at the North Portico of the White House, on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States. Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images/AFP
President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden hug as they arrive at the North Portico of the White House, on January 20, 2021, in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States. Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images/AFP
Vice President Kamala Harris is seen during the 59th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today’s inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Greg Nash - Pool/Getty Images/AFP
Vice President Kamala Harris is seen during the 59th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today’s inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Greg Nash - Pool/Getty Images/AFP
A man walks with a U.S. flag on the Washington State Capitol campus on January 20, 2021 in Olympia, United States. One Donald Trump protester held a sign at an otherwise quiet capitol campus on Presidential Inauguration Day today. David Ryder/Getty Images/AFP
A man walks with a U.S. flag on the Washington State Capitol campus on January 20, 2021 in Olympia, United States. One Donald Trump protester held a sign at an otherwise quiet capitol campus on Presidential Inauguration Day today. David Ryder/Getty Images/AFP
Lady Gaga sings during the inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images/AFP
Lady Gaga sings during the inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images/AFP
John Roberts, chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, center right, administers the oath of office to U..S. President-elect Joe Biden,during the inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images/AFP
John Roberts, chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, center right, administers the oath of office to U..S. President-elect Joe Biden,during the inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images/AFP
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his inaugural address during the inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images/AFP
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his inaugural address during the inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images/AFP
The military honor guard arrives during the 59th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today’s inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Greg Nash - Pool/Getty Images/AFP
The military honor guard arrives during the 59th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today’s inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Greg Nash - Pool/Getty Images/AFP
U.S. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris greets former U.S. President Barack Obama ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Jonathan Ernst - Pool/Getty Images/AFP
U.S. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris greets former U.S. President Barack Obama ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During today's inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. Jonathan Ernst - Pool/Getty Images/AFP
US President Joe Biden (L) and First Lady Jill Biden (2nd L) appear on the Blue Room Balcony as they and family members (R) watch fireworks from the White House in Washington, DC on January 20, 2021. JIM WATSON / AFP
US President Joe Biden (L) and First Lady Jill Biden (2nd L) appear on the Blue Room Balcony as they and family members (R) watch fireworks from the White House in Washington, DC on January 20, 2021. JIM WATSON / AFP
Fireworks display over the National Mall at the conclusion of the "Celebrating America" event at the Lincoln Memorial after the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States in Washington, DC, January 20, 2021. TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP
Fireworks display over the National Mall at the conclusion of the "Celebrating America" event at the Lincoln Memorial after the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States in Washington, DC, January 20, 2021. TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP
Fireworks go off over the National Mall during the inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
Fireworks go off over the National Mall during the inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

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