Politics & Government 'This Is America's Day': Biden's Inaugural Address, Annotated 2:14pm January 20, 2021 by NPR Staff president joe biden inauguration Share URL copied to clipboard! Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, and children Ashley and Hunter watch (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) President Biden called for a day of "renewal and resolve" as he takes office. Read fact checks and analysis of his remarks.Loading... 300x250 Ad 300x250 Ad Support quality journalism, like the story above, with your gift right now. Donate