By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-in-first-act-biden-signs-official-proclamations Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: In first act, Biden signs official proclamations Politics Jan 20, 2021 2:18 PM EDT U.S. President Joe Biden signed three documents while in the President’s Room at the Capitol after his swearing-in ceremony Wednesday. Watch the signing ceremony in the player above. The signings, Biden’s first official presidential acts, included the Inauguration Day Proclamation, as well as nominations to Cabinet and sub-Cabinet positions in his administration. Biden has sworn the oath of office to become the 46th president of the United States, declaring that “democracy has prevailed.” WATCH: Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris There were comforting signs of tradition for the hallowed American democratic rite at a U.S. Capitol battered by an insurrectionist siege just two weeks ago. On a chilly Washington day dotted with snow flurries, a bipartisan trio of ex-presidents along with the elite of nation’s government gathered for the ceremony. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
U.S. President Joe Biden signed three documents while in the President’s Room at the Capitol after his swearing-in ceremony Wednesday. Watch the signing ceremony in the player above. The signings, Biden’s first official presidential acts, included the Inauguration Day Proclamation, as well as nominations to Cabinet and sub-Cabinet positions in his administration. Biden has sworn the oath of office to become the 46th president of the United States, declaring that “democracy has prevailed.” WATCH: Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris There were comforting signs of tradition for the hallowed American democratic rite at a U.S. Capitol battered by an insurrectionist siege just two weeks ago. On a chilly Washington day dotted with snow flurries, a bipartisan trio of ex-presidents along with the elite of nation’s government gathered for the ceremony. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now