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Biden's Inauguration 2021 LIVE: US set to witness its 46th president's sworn in on Jan 20
Washington, Jan 18: In the aftermath of a deadly insurrection at the US Capitol that brought about the second impeachment of Donald Trump, the US is set to usher in Joe Biden's presidency on inauguration day, 20 January. President-elect Biden is sworn into office as the country's 46th president.
Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez will both perform at the inauguration, with Gaga singing the national anthem and Lopez giving a musical performance.
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1:20 PM, 18 Jan
The theme of this year's inauguration is "America United," an issue that's long been a central focus for Biden but one that's taken on added weight in the wake of the violence at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month.
1:17 PM, 18 Jan
The outgoing president's term ends at noon local time on the 20th. Biden is expected to take the oath of office at noon Eastern time.
1:16 PM, 18 Jan
Per the Twentieth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Inauguration Day is set for January 20 every four years -- that's a Wednesday in 2021.
1:16 PM, 18 Jan
ABC News will present live coverage of Joe Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20.