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Biden’s Inauguration Signals a New Chapter in American History
On Wednesday, America ushered in a new chapter in American history with the swearing in of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States of America, and glass ceilings were shattered when Kamala Harris made history as the first woman, first Black person and first person of South Asian descent to become vice president. Wednesday’s inauguration took place at a Capitol two weeks earlier under siege by domestic terrorists and a heavy military presence along. Social distancing, masks, and limited attendance served as a reminder of the times, but it did not overshadow the moment.
The 59th presidential inauguration was not only historic, it offered a ray of hope on a country which has become bitterly divided. During Biden’s inaugural speech, he spoke about the current “uncivil war” our nation is experiencing. Unlike 1861, the current civil war our nation is facing is not Confederate versus Union, but it’s red against blue, conservative versus liberal. The partisan divide has grown exponentially over the past four years with the stoking of fears and attacking the truth with disinformation. In short, Biden has his work cut out for him to unite the country.
A divided country is not the only issue Biden inherits.
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