grandeur of the inauguration of President Joseph Biden, Jr. on a glorious sun-soaked day (following a few flurries) on the west portico of the United States Capitol was desperately needed.
The sight of smiling former presidents, vice presidents, first ladies, members of Congress from both parties, Supreme Court justices, and other dignitaries mingling and celebrating felt like a balm.
Biden’s healing, inspiring, hopeful words as he faced the “Field of Flags,” representing all the COVID-19 victims, was a contrast to the denial and doom of recent presidential speeches.
Who could ever have imagined that a battleworn 78-year-old career politician with insurmountable personal loss would finally reach the pinnacle of his career and be the.