When Joe Biden takes the oath of office at noon eastern time on Wednesday, he will become the oldest president ever to hold the office. His journey to the White House spans nearly half a century in public life. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
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One day before being inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States, President-elect Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Major Joseph R. "Beau" Biden III National Guard/Reserve Center in New Castle, Del., on Tuesday. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption
Capitol workers remove damaged furniture from the Capitol on Jan. 7. A largely overlooked community, almost exclusively people of color, makes sure the Capitol complex runs smoothly, says James R. Jones of Rutgers University. Bill Clark/Getty Images hide caption
Ken Burns Says U.S. Has 3 Viruses: COVID-19, White Supremacy And Misinformation
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At 22, Amanda Gorman will become the youngest poet in recent memory to deliver a poem at a presidential inauguration. She'll be continuing a tradition that includes poets such as Robert Frost and Maya Angelou. Kelia Anne/Sun Literary Arts via AP hide caption
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