Manila, Jan. 21 -- President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were officially sworn into office Wednesday in a heavily-guarded but sparsely attended ceremony at the US Capitol.
Security for the ceremony was markedly increased with 25,000 National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. to secure the area after former President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 in an attempt to thwart a constitutionally-mandated procedure before Biden assumed office.
"This is America's day. This is democracy's day, a day of history and hope, of renewal and resolve," Biden said shortly after he took the oath of office. "Through a crucible for the ages America has been tested anew, and America has risen to the challenge. Today, we ce...