Presidential inaugurations are steeped in tradition: a peaceful transfer of power, parades, balls and celebration.
“Our history has been that even when one candidate doesn’t win, we accept the results. We move on and we wish the new president well,” said Jim Bendat, a presidential inauguration historian.
But this year’s swearing-in of President-elect Joe Biden on Jan. 20 will be different.
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