The presidential inauguration ceremony of the United States was held on the 20th, before dawn on the 21st of Japan time, and the new president Biden took office.
Former President Trump left the White House before the inauguration and went to Florida.
The inauguration of the absence of the predecessor president is the first since 1869, 152 years ago.
A digest of the historic peaceful transition of power.
Mr. Biden swears (1:45 am on the 21st of Japan time)
Joe Biden swears at inauguration
Kamala Harris swears (1:35 am Japan time 21st)
Kamala Harris, the new Vice President, swears.
Harris becomes the first Vice President in American history as a woman and a black man.
Lady Gaga sings the national anthem (1:30 am on the 21st of Japan time)
Singer Lady Gaga sings the American national anthem.
Presidential Inauguration Ceremony begins (around 1:20 am on the 21st of Japan time)
The inauguration ceremony will begin with the attendance of former Presidents Obama, Bush, Clinton, and Vice President Mike Pence.
Mr. Biden arrives at the inauguration venue (0:39 am Japan time 21st)
Mr. Biden arrives at the Capitol in Washington, DC, the venue for the presidential inauguration.
After that, he swore at 2:00 am Japan time and became the 46th president.
Mr. Biden tweeted before the inauguration (around midnight Japan time 21st)
Mr. Biden, who will become president, posted on Twitter before the inauguration ceremony.
"Today is a new day in America," he said.
He also posted a video of holding hands with Mrs. Jill, saying, "I am extremely grateful to be with you on my future trip."
President Trump to Florida (around 11:00 pm Japan time 20th)
President Trump headed for Florida on a presidential plane.
Without meeting Mr. Biden.
At the presidential inauguration ceremony, it is customary for the predecessor president to attend to celebrate the birth of the new president, which is also regarded as a symbol of a peaceful transition of power, but President Trump is absent.
At the ceremony of the absence of the predecessor president since 1869, 152 years ago.
President Trump's last speech (around 10:30 pm Japan time)
A departure ceremony was held at a military base on the outskirts of the capital, Washington, and President Trump said, "It's been an incredible four years of accomplishing a lot. Of my family, friends and staff who came here. I would like to thank you for your hard work. "
He mentioned the economy, employment, and the development of vaccines for new viruses, and emphasized his achievements. "I wish the next administration strong luck and great success. We have a foundation for doing wonderful things." Said Biden to the next administration.
Mr. Trump leaves the White House (after 10 pm Japan time 20th)
President Trump left the White House by helicopter after 8 am local time and 10 pm Japanese time, about three hours before Mr. Biden's inauguration.