Joe Biden embraces his wife Jill after being sworn in as the 46th US President at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. January 20, 2021 - Copyright Brendan Smialowski/AFP

In pictures: Joe Biden becomes the 46th US president

By Natalia Liubchenkova

Published on 20/01/2021 - 20:03•Updated 21/01/2021 - 09:51

We've picked the best pictures of the day, from Trump leaving the White House for the final time to Biden's first speech as US president.

Joe Biden has been sworn in as 46th president of the United States.

With the COVID-19 pandemic and his predecessor Donald Trump not present, the 59th presidential inauguration in American history was very different from previous ones.

Have a browse of the best pictures from Joe Biden’s inauguration day. From Trump leaving Washington DC for the final time to the new president's first speech and arrival to the White House.

You can view more images from the US presidential inauguration in the gallery below.

Biden was sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.

Vice President Mike Pence, standing in for Trump, sat nearby as Lady Gaga, holding a gold microphone, sang the national anthem accompanied by the US Marine Corps band.