Biden’s inauguration to blend the old with the new
Joe Biden’s inauguration, scaled back to avoid the spread of COVID-19, will include some time-honored features and creative re-imaginings of past events.
Joe Biden: America’s next president
Joseph R. Biden Jr. will be sworn in as America's 46th president on January 20. Learn more about his experience and what he hopes to achieve in office.
Kamala Harris: America’s next vice president
As U.S. vice president, Kamala Harris will be President Biden's closest adviser. Learn how her background helped transform her into a champion of justice.
Stories from Americans: Rebuilding a community [audio]
In this StoryCorps interview, Burnell Cotlon talks about building a neighborhood market to help his New Orleans community after Hurricane Katrina.
At these schools, every day is Martin Luther King Day
In the U.S., dozens of schools are named after civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. Learn how three of them embody his teachings all year.
Why so much time from election to inauguration of a U.S. president?
The 11-week transition period between administrations allows new presidents to prepare and provides time for the Electoral College process.
The U.S. fights coronavirus worldwide [rolling updates]
See the many ways that the U.S. government, businesses and private citizens are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic around the world.
Tour these American museums virtually during COVID-19 pandemic
Art museums in the U.S. have partnered with Google Arts & Culture to bring the full exhibition experience to virtual visitors stuck at home.
Remembering enslaved people who built a university
Without labor from more than 4,000 enslaved people, the University of Virginia would not exist. Learn what the school has done to honor them.
