‘ A day of history and hope’

Joseph R. Biden Jr. becomes the 46th president and Kamala D. Harris breaks barriers as vice president

Rural vs. urban, conservative vs. liberal. We can do this if we open our souls instead of hardening our hearts. If we show a little tolerance and humility, and if we’re willing to stand in the other person’s shoes, as my mom would say, just for a moment, stand in their shoes. Because here’s this thing about life: There’s no accounting for what fate will deal you. ( There are) some days when you need a hand. There are other days when we’re called to lend a hand.”

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We must end this uncivil war that pits red against blue.

ROBERT DEUTSCH/ USA TODAY President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the U. S. Capitol after taking the oath of office midday Wednesday.