Lady Gaga, Barack Obama and a host of VIPs attend US presidential inauguration - in pictures

US presidents of the past and dignitaries turned out for Joe Biden's swearing in ceremony

Singer Lady Gaga is greeted by President-elect Joe Biden during the inauguration of Biden as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front of the US Capitol in Washington, on January 20, 2021. Reuters

Singer Jennifer Lopez arrives to perform at the inauguration ceremony. Reuters

Jennifer Lopez performs during the inauguration of Joe Biden. Reuters

Lady Gaga and US Vice President Mike Pence during the national anthem at the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States. Reuters

Former US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama arrive for the inauguration of Joe Biden on the West Front of the US Capitol. Reuters

Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen Pence arrive for the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the US Capitol for President-elect Joe Biden in Washington. AP Photo

Former US president George W Bush and wife Laura Bush arrive for the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th US President. AFP

Former US president Bill Clinton and former baseball player Alexander Rodriguez are pictured before the inauguration of Joe Biden. Reuters

Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton arrives at the US Capitol ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden as US President. EPA

House Minority Whip Steve Scalise, left, greets former vice president Dan Quayle, as they arrive for the inauguration of Joe Biden. AP Photo

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