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    Joe Biden leads observance of America's 400,000 COVID-19 dead on eve of inauguration

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    Joe Biden leads observance of America's 400,000 COVID-19 dead on eve of inauguration

    400 electric lamps were illuminated to honor the lives lost during the pandemic


    Published:  January 20, 2021 07:30 Reuters  and  Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor

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    President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday led a national memorial observance on the eve of his inauguration to honor the 400,000 Americans who have perished from COVID-19 during the 11 months since the novel coronavirus claimed its first U.S. life. Image Credit: AFP
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    The sundown commemoration came hours before President Donald Trump was due to leave the White House for the last time and hand over a country racked by the greatest public health crisis in a century, economic devastation and violent political upheaval. Image Credit: AP
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    Ceremonies spearheaded by Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris from the base of the Lincoln Memorial marked the federal government's first official nod to the staggering death toll from the pandemic. Image Credit: AFP
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    "To heal, we must remember. It's hard sometimes to remember, but that's how we heal. It's important to do that as a nation," Biden said to kick off a tribute that included observances in cities across the country. Image Credit: REUTERS
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    As he spoke, 400 electric lamps lining the sides of the memorial's Reflecting Pool were illuminated to honor the lives lost, followed by gospel star Yolanda Adams' performance of the song "Hallelujah," then a moment of silence. Image Credit: AFP
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    Lights surround the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, placed as a memorial to COVID-19 victims. Image Credit: AP
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    Incoming US Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris attend a COVID-19 Memorial at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. Image Credit: AFP
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    President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden participate in a COVID-19 memorial event at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Image Credit: AP
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    President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden are joined by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff during a COVID-19 memorial event at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Image Credit: AP
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    Dr. Jill Biden looks on as President-elect Joe Biden performs a sign of the cross at a memorial for victims of the coronavirus pandemic at the Lincoln Memorial. Image Credit: AFP

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