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The President’s Big Day

The new president of the United States officially starts his job this week.

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On Wednesday, January 20, Joe Biden will officially become America’s 46th president. Biden will be inaugurated, or sworn in, during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Biden’s running mate, Kamala Harris, will be sworn in as vice president. Millions of people across the country and around the world will watch the event on TV.

On Wednesday, January 20, Joe Biden will offi cially become America’s 46th president. Biden will be sworn in during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. This event is called an inauguration.

Biden’s running mate was Kamala Harris. She will be sworn in as vice president. Millions of people across the country and around the world will watch the event on TV.

A Promise to Us

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At the inauguration, Biden will raise his right hand and take the oath of office. He will swear to preserve, protect, and defend the U.S. Constitution. Every U.S. president has taken the same oath.

Biden will then give a speech to the nation, called the inaugural address. During the address, he will state his plans for the next four years. There are two topics that he will probably talk about. One is his goal to help stop the spread of Covid-19. And the other is how we can help battle climate change.

At the inauguration, Biden will raise his right hand and take the oath of office. He will promise to preserve, protect, and defend the U.S. Constitution. Every U.S. president has taken the same oath.

Biden will then give a speech to the nation. This speech is called the inaugural address. During the address, he will state his plans for the next four years. There are two topics that he will probably talk about. One is his goal to help stop the spread of Covid-19. And the other is how we can help battle climate change.

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Jill Biden with the Biden’s dogs, Major and Champ

At inaugurations in the past, there would be huge parades. Usually, dozens of high school bands and thousands of military troops would be part of the event.

Covid-19 has changed that. Once this year’s ceremony ends, there won’t be official parties with big crowds. But the president will celebrate with his wife, Jill.

As the president’s wife, Jill Biden will be known as the first lady. She’s a teacher and has promised that education will be a priority during the next four years.

After the inauguration, the Bidens will head to their new home, the White House. Joe Biden will get to work as the 46th president.

At past inaugurations, there would be huge parades. Usually, dozens of high school bands and thousands of military troops would be part of the event.

Covid-19 has changed that. Once this year’s ceremony ends, there won’t be official parties with big crowds. But the president will celebrate with his wife, Jill.

As the president’s wife, Jill Biden will be known as the first lady. She’s a teacher and has promised that education will be a priority during the next four years.

After the inauguration, the Bidens will head to their new home, the White House. Joe Biden will get to work as the 46th president.

1. Summarize the main ideas of the section “A Promise to Us.”

2. According to the article, how will Joe Biden’s inauguration be different from inaugurations in the past?

3. In the sidebar “Harris Makes History,” what is the meaning of the phrase “breaks new ground”? How is Kamala Harris breaking new ground?

1. Summarize the main ideas of the section “A Promise to Us.”

2. According to the article, how will Joe Biden’s inauguration be different from inaugurations in the past?

3. In the sidebar “Harris Makes History,” what is the meaning of the phrase “breaks new ground”? How is Kamala Harris breaking new ground?

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