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U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman chosen to escort Vice-President Harris during Jan 20, 2021 inauguration

Police Officer Eugene Goodman saved lives of several Senators and members of Congress a with his actions during the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol by a violent mob. On Friday, February 12, 2021, US senators recognized Police Officer Eugene Goodman's courage, gave him a standing ovation for risking his own life to save theirs on January 6, and unanimously voted to award him a Congressional Gold Medal, the institution's highest civilian honor.

Gen. Lloyd J. Austin at the Pentagon on Jan 22, 2021

On Friday, January 22, 2021, US Senators overwhelmingly have approved General Lloyd J. Austin as Defense secretary. Confirmed by the Senate  as Defense secretary  by a vote of 93-2,  Gen Lloyd J. Austin becomes the first Black American in charge of the Pentagon.

Congratulation Ceremonies for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in Delaware, November 7, 2020

On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. has been sworn in as the 46th US President  and Kamala Harris, as the Vice-President. They took office at a moment of major events, crises, and aspirations in the United States of America:  healthcare crisis,  profound economic challenges, and political crises, cries for  unity and racial justice, and  after a tumultuous four years that shattered  the fabric of American society.  Starting his Inaugural Address, President Joe Biden said: “This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day.”