The day before the inauguration of the 46th US President, Joe Biden left his second hometown, Delaware, and eventually showed tears.
According to the Associated Press and political media The Hill, Biden said goodbye against the backdrop of 12 flags fluttering outdoors at the National Guard Command in Newcastle, Delaware, just before leaving for Washington, DC for the inauguration ceremony on the 19th (local time). I gave a speech.
Biden’s hometown is Scranton, Pennsylvania, but he moved to Delaware when his father lost his job when he was 10 years old and has been living for over 60 years.
The speech first focused on the oldest son, Bo Biden, who passed away and the state of Delaware. In particular, when referring to Bo, she stole tears as if feeling overwhelmed.
“The only sad thing right now is that he is not here,” said Biden. He also mentioned that Bo should be there instead.
The location of the speech that day was also named after Bo.
He choked his emotions as he recalled when his parents moved to Delaware in financial hardship. It also reminded me of the process of being first elected as a Newcastle County legislator before being elected a federal senator who had served for over 30 years.
“They stimulate my feelings, but look, you’ve been with me all of my life from good to bad,” he said. I want to.”
Biden’s life at Deleware was marked by personal tragedy, The Hill introduced.
He lost his first wife and daughter in a car accident in 1972, and his son reportedly died of cancer in 2015, a promising lawyer and politician. Boo, who also served in Iraq, served as Delaware Attorney General and was considered Biden’s political successor.
This is why Biden-elect quit running for the 2016 presidential election.
“This state, which gave me the means of living my parents needed most, gave me a chance and trusted me. It sent me from the county council to the federal Senate,” Biden said. .
“I will always be the son of Delaware,” he said. “If I die, I will put Delaware on my heart.”
About 100 people, including Biden’s family and state elected officials, attended the farewell speech.
Next, for safety concerns, Biden entered Washington DC through the Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland by plane instead of the usual Amtrak train.
He attends a memorial service for the victims of the novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19) held at the Lincoln Monument that evening, and then stays overnight at the White House guesthouse, Blair House.
Biden-elect moves to the White House after taking an oath at the presidential inauguration ceremony held at the noon capitol on the 20th and officially begins his term as the 46th US president.
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