President Joe Biden has reinforced his inaugural message of unity and hope on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

During a primetime broadcast to celebrate his inauguration, Mr Biden spoke of the challenges the United States is face with the pandemic, racial tensions and an economy in dire straits.

"The question is, are we up to it? Will we meet the moment like our forebears have?" he said. "I believe we must and I believe we will. You, the American people, are the reason why I've never been more optimistic about America than I am this very day"

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