Biden-Inauguration, ADVISORY
Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Jan 20, and Kamala Harris will take the oath of office for vice president, at an inauguration ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Attendance will be sharply curtailed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Following the swearing-in ceremony Biden will participle in a socially-distanced Pass in Review with members of the military on the Capitol’s East Front. He will receive a traditional presidential escort from 15th Street in Washington to the White House. Instead of the inaugural parade past a reviewing stand in front of the White House, organizers plan to hold a televised “virtual parade across America.”
Biden, Harris and their spouses, along with former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton and their wives, will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
The AP plans the following coverage. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. Find the AP’s latest coverage in our Election 2020 hub.
UPCOMING:
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20
BIDEN-INAUGURATION: A preview of Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th president of the United States, with updates throughout the day as Biden takes the oath of office, gives his inaugural address and begins the work of starting to govern. UPCOMING: By 3 a.m. Eastern/0800 GMT.
BIDEN-INAUGURATION-ANALYSIS: A reflective look at the challenges awaiting Biden on his way into the White House. A new take on the story will move after Biden’s inaugural address. UPCOMING: By 3 a.m. Eastern/0800 GMT.
BIDEN-INAUGURATION-WHAT TO WATCH: Key elements and moments to watch for as the day unfolds. UPCOMING: By 3 a.m. Eastern/0800 GMT.
BIDEN-INAUGURATION-SECURITY: Preview of the security arrangements in Washington for an inauguration unfolding just two weeks after a violent mob stormed the Capitol. The story will be updated with developments throughout the day. UPCOMING: By 3 a.m. Eastern/0800 GMT.
BIDEN-INAUGURATION-THE LATEST: A running account of Biden’s inauguration. Updated throughout the day. UPCOMING: By 8 a.m. Eastern/1300 GMT.
BIDEN-INAUGURATION-SPEECH: A transcript of the inauguration speech. UPCOMING: By 11 a.m. Eastern/1600 GMT.
BIDEN-INAUGURATION-DAY ONE: As Biden takes the oath of office, his team moves into the White House and gets to work. UPCOMING: By 2 p.m. Eastern/1900 GMT.
BIDEN-INAUGURATION-MEDIA: A review of the news coverage of Biden’s inauguration. UPCOMING: By 2 p.m. Eastern/1900 GMT.
BIDEN-INAUGURATION-HOPES AND FEARS: Voices from around the country as the new president is inaugurated. UPCOMING: By 5 p.m. Eastern/2200 GMT.
TRUMP: The former president exits the stage. UPCOMING: By 2 p.m. Eastern/1900 GMT.
AP VIDEO:
AP Video will provide live and edited coverage of the inaugural ceremonies, including the swearing-in, the Pass in Review, presidential escort to the White House, wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery and the virtual parade. Live beauty shots of both the White House and Capitol will be available throughout the day and evening, as well as coverage of possible protests and analysis of the day’s events.
AP PHOTOS:
AP Photos will have multiple photographers covering the inaugural ceremonies and possible demonstrations and protests.
GRAPHICS:
FRIDAY, JAN. 15
INAUGURATION SEATING: Shows where officials sit on the inaugural platform. UPCOMING: By 6 p.m. Eastern/2300 GMT.
INAUGURATION DIFFERENCES: How the Biden-Harris inauguration will differ from previous inaugurals. UPCOMING: By 6 p.m. Eastern/2300 GMT.
INTERACTIVES:
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20
INAUGURATION-SPEECH: An analysis of Biden‘s inaugural address compared to past addresses. UPCOMING: By 5 p.m. Eastern/2200 GMT.