In 2021, Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States, marking an important milestone in American political history. His inauguration came after a particularly tense election and a deeply divided national context. As soon as Biden came to power, he promised to restore unity, fight the VOCID-19 pandemic and revive the American economy. This article reviews his nomination and the first steps he took during this pivotal year.
The inauguration of Joe Biden: a new beginning in 2021
On 20 January 2021, Joe Biden was sworn in as President of the United States at a historic ceremony, marked by enhanced security measures following the Capitol events a few weeks earlier. His inaugural speech stressed the need to reconcile a fractured country and to overcome health, economic and social crises. In choosing Kamala Harris as Vice-President, he also marked a symbolic turning point as she became the first woman, the first African-American and the first South Asian to hold this position. This moment thus embodied a breath of hope and a will for change.
President Biden's first key measures in 2021
Upon his arrival at the White House, Joe Biden implemented a series of decrees to respond to the country's emergencies. He reinstated the United States in the Paris Climate Agreement, stressing his commitment to the fight against climate change. In response to the VOCID-19 pandemic, he launched a comprehensive vaccination plan and strengthened public health measures to curb the spread of the virus. Biden has also enacted economic reforms, including a multi-billion-dollar stimulus package to support families, businesses and communities hard hit by the crisis. These first decisions laid the foundation for its administration and reflect its desire to restore confidence and stability.
The year 2021 was therefore synonymous with renewal for the United States under the presidency of Joe Biden. By rapidly addressing the country's major challenges, he sought to reverse some of his predecessor's policies and promote more inclusive and forward-looking governance. While many challenges remain, the beginning of his mandate set the tone for an administration seeking to rebuild a country that is united and resilient.
