Find out the symbolism behind some of the day's most talked-about looks and see who was on hand as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States.
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"One day our little girl will grow up and see her mother play her part in a moment in history that we hope will heal, we hope will unite, we hope, we love ❤️ One proud partner here with a tear of joy" Orlando Bloom
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Kamala Harris wore purple to the inauguration, a color which is seen as a symbol of bipartisanship -- mixing red (Republican) and blue (Democrat). It's also a symbol of the suffragette movement.
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Kamala Harris wore purple to the inauguration, a color which is seen as a symbol of bipartisanship -- mixing red (Republican) and blue (Democrat). It's also a symbol of the suffragette movement.
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Lady Gaga attended the inauguration of Joe Biden wearing a custom Schiaparelli haute couture design and got "Hunger Games" trending with her giant pin. She explained on Twitter that the pine was "a dove carrying an olive branch" and wrote, "May we all make peace with each other."
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Jennifer Lopez showed up to the inauguration wearing an all-white pantsuit from Chanel. She performed both "This Land Is My Land" and "America the Beautiful" during the ceremony.
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Michelle Obama shut it down in a merlot jumpsuit and matching jacket from South Carolina-based designer Sergio Hudson. She was one of the many wear jewel tones at the inauguration.
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Former U.S. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama arrive at Joe Biden's presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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National youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman revealed she wore a ring given to her by Oprah Winfrey for the event. "While reciting my poem, I wore a ring with a caged bird—a gift from @Oprah for the occasion," she explained, "to symbolize Maya Angelou, a previous inaugural poet. Here's to the women who have climbed my hills before."
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Hillary Clinton also wore purple as she attended with Bill. She also wore the color during her 2016 concession speech.
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Bernie Sanders started trending for the mittens he wore to the inauguration. This actually isn't the first time he's been seen wearing the mittens, which were made by Vermont teacher Jen Ellis from repurposed wool and lined with fleece made from recycled plastic bottles.
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Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) was joined by girlfriend and actress Rosario Dawson at Joe Biden's presidential inaugration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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Mike Pence arrives with his wife Karen Pence at the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman arrives at the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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Alex Rodriguez arrives for the inauguration of US President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the US Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett arrive for the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th US President on January 20, 2021, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
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Former President George W. Bush and wife Laura are shown to their seats as they arrive on Capitol Hill before Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th US President on January 20, 2021, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
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Former President George W. Bush and wife Laura are shown to their seats as they arrive on Capitol Hill before Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th US President on January 20, 2021, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
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Lady Gaga arrives for the inauguration of US President-elect Joe Biden at the US Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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Missouri Senator Roy Blunt and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar greet US President-elect Joe Biden followed by US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris as they arrive for the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th US President on January 20, 2021, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
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Alex Rodriguez arrives for the inauguration of US President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the US Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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Ted Cruz, wearing a face mask that reads "Come and Take It", arrives to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.