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U.S. President Joe Biden signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, after his inauguration as the 46th President of the United States, U.S., January 20, 2021.

22:18 GMT 20 January 2021 / updated: 23:28 GMT US

Biden Signs His First Executive Orders on Inauguration Day

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 20, 2021.

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