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Biden's unity message soon put to the test

A theme of unity and decency defined the historic inauguration of the Biden-Harris administration. How long will it last?
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President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States on the west front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2021. (Brendan McDermid/Reuters)
Front Burner23:49Biden’s unity message soon put to the test

Besides the police presence, the inauguration of Joe Biden on Wednesday as 46th president of the United States was a pared-down affair, thanks to the pandemic and the recent violence at the Capitol.

CBC Washington correspondent Paul Hunter covered the inauguration from the roof of the Canadian Embassy. Today he joins Front Burner to report on the meaning behind the day's pageantry, Donald Trump's last day in power, and the most pressing problems facing this new administration.

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