Jan. 20, 2021: Biden and Harris Sworn In, Amanda Gorman Performs and More

Welcome to Word on the Street where we discuss the top five most interesting links of the day. Here is what’s hot for Wednesday, January 20, 2021:

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Sworn In: Ushering in a new era, Joe Biden is sworn in as President of the United States and Kamala Harris is sworn in as Vice President of the United States. Kamala Harris is the first Black woman sworn in as Vice President in US history.

Biden Takes Immediate Steps to Undo Trump Initiatives: In one of his first acts as President, Joe Biden will undo some of former President Trump’s executive actions, such as the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization.

Vice President Harris Escorted to Ceremony by Hero Officer: Eugene Goodman, the Capital Police officer who lead rioters away from the Senate chambers during the January 6 insurrection on the Capitol, escorted Vice President Kamala Harris to the inauguration ceremony. He was also named acting deputy House sergeant at arms.

Amanda Gorman Performs Inaugural Poem: Amanda Gorman performed her poem, “The Hill We Climb” at the inauguration, making her the youngest poet in presidential inauguration history.

COVID Death Toll Surpasses 400,000: In the last days of the Trump presidency, the death toll from COVID-19 in the United States surpassed 400,000. Estimates have the death toll reaching 500,000 by the spring.