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The Associated Press reports:
Joe Biden’s planning committee for the first time stated definitely Tuesday that he will be sworn in to office on the west side of the Capitol, the location that has been used in recent years, and he will give an inauguration address from the platform. Other elected officials will be on the platform, but attendance will be limited.
Biden’s transition team is urging all Americans to stay at home, refrain from travel and to limit gatherings during the inauguration. His aides are conscious that the virus is probably going to be on the rise and are discouraging people from traveling.
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Biden’s inaugural committee says the footprint of the ceremony at the US Capitol “will be extremely limited, and the parade that follows will be reimagined.” They’re “urging the public to refrain from any travel” and instead watch the inauguration from home.
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) December 15, 2020
President-elect @JoeBiden and Vice President-elect @KamalaHarris will be inaugurated during a time of unprecedented crisis for our country. (1/5) pic.twitter.com/n2zT0Ew2DG
— Biden Inaugural Committee (@BidenInaugural) December 15, 2020
It is their top priority to protect the health and safety of Americans, while demonstrating the strength and resilience of our country. (2/5)
— Biden Inaugural Committee (@BidenInaugural) December 15, 2020
While the inauguration will look different, we will continue to honor the inaugural traditions Americans have always known: an official outdoor swearing-in ceremony, community service events, a reimagined parade, and virtual celebrations that bring the country together. (3/5)
— Biden Inaugural Committee (@BidenInaugural) December 15, 2020
We’re inviting all Americans to be a part of this inauguration by watching from home, rather than traveling to Washington, DC, in accordance with public health guidelines. (4/5)
— Biden Inaugural Committee (@BidenInaugural) December 15, 2020
The 59th Presidential Inauguration will be a historic and exciting event that showcases the strength and diversity of our nation — and one that every American can enjoy from their home.
Stay tuned for more updates at https://t.co/6RkLHKhrQF. (5/5)
— Biden Inaugural Committee (@BidenInaugural) December 15, 2020