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In photos: Biden's historic address to Congress

Apr. 29, 2021 02:46AM EST
 Dan Ackermann

President Biden delivered a historic address before a joint session of Congress on Wednesday — the eve of his 100th day since taking office.

Driving the news: Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) made history as the first women to lead the Senate and House during a president's congressional address. The event was also notable for having pandemic restrictions in place that included having virtual guests.

Biden addresses the joint session of Congress as Harris looks on. Photo: Jim Watson - POOL/Getty Images
The scene in the House chamber during Biden's address. Photo: Doug Mills/Pool/Getty Images
Biden greets Republican Rep. Liz Cheney with a fist bump before his address. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Harris greets Pelosi ahead of Biden's arrival in the House. Photo: Jim Watson/Pool/Getty Images

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