10 memorable quotes from Joe Biden’s inauguration speech

On Wednesday, Joe Biden took his oath as the 46th president of the United States, followed by a powerful inaugural speech where he emphasized the importance of ‘Democracy’ and ‘Unity’.

The 46th President of the United States has given a monumental speech about hope, unity & persistence to ignite the fighting spirits of the Americans, addressing the dark times that we are all going through.

Here are the top ten memorable quotes from Biden’s inauguration speech that we can take away:

1. His speech bore significance in the aftermath of the Capitol riot which was instigated by his predecessor Donald Trump. He said, “This is America’s day, this is democracy’s day, the day of history and hope. Today we celebrate a triumph, not of a candidate, but of a cause… At this hour my friends, Democracy has prevailed.”
2. He addressed American history; the sacrifices and struggles that have bought the country’s democracy and freedom. He said, “Our history has been a constant struggle between the American ideal that we all are created equal and the harsh ugly reality that racism, nativism, fear, demonization have long torn us apart. ”
3. He continued, “Through civil war to the Great Depression, World War, 9/11…our better angels have always prevailed. And each of these moments…enough of us have come together to carry all of us forward…we can see each other not as adversaries but as neighbors…we can treat each other with dignity and respect”
4. He calls out for unity saying, “For, without unity, there’s no peace, only bitterness, and fury. No progress, only exhausting outrage…Unity is the path forward.”
5. Biden recalled Abraham Lincoln in his emotional speech. “Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. When he put pen to paper, the president said, and I quote: “If my name ever goes down into history, it’ll be for this act. And my whole soul is in it.”’ further stating that his “whole soul was in it today”.
6. He further addressed the Pandemic crisis that the nation currently facing. “A once-in-a-century virus that silently stalks the country. It’s taken as many lives in one year as America lost in all of World War II. Millions of jobs have been lost. Hundreds of thousands of businesses closed. A cry for racial justice, some 400 years in the making, moves us. The dream of justice for all will be deferred no longer.”
7. He talks about how good can prevail with changes over time. He said, “And today, we marked the swearing-in of the first woman in the American history elected to national office – vice president Kamala Harris. Don’t tell me things can’t change”
8. He addressed the people of the nation saying,” To all of those who did not support us, let me say this. Hear me out as we move forward. Take a measure of me and my heart. If you still disagree, so be it. That’s democracy. That’s America. The right to dissent peaceably…is perhaps this nation’s greatest strength.”
9. He further states, “This is a great nation. We are good people. And over the centuries, through storm and strife, in peace and in war, we’ve come so far. But we still have far to go. We’ll press forward with speed and urgency, for we have much to do in this winter of peril and significant possibilities, much to repair, much to restore, much to heal, much to build, and much to gain.”
10. One of the most memorable and significant parts was him Quoting lines from the American Anthem that kindled emotions amongst the thousand who were viewing the ceremony live:

“The work and prayers of a century have brought us to this day.

What shall be our legacy? What will our children say?

Let me know in my heart when my days are through.

America, America, I gave my best to you.”