Washington, Jan. 21 -- : US President Joe Biden walked onto the White House grounds for the first time as President on Wednesday.

He was greeted by military members and a band with first lady Jill Biden by his side, CNN reported.

The band played "Hail to the Chief" and "God Bless America" as the couple looked out.

Joe Biden took a moment to jog over to a press area, while he was walking to the White House, and fist-bumped a member of the press, according to CNN's Brianna Keilar, who was standing nearby.

"Keep doing what you are doing," Biden said, Keilar reported.

Taking to Twitter, the White House said President Biden will take decisive actions to address the challenges that the country is facing.

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