ABC News: Biden Assumes Presidency at Capitol Saying 'Democracy has prevailed'

Joe Biden took the oath of office just before noon on a cold but bright and sunny Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol, becoming the 46th president of the United States, culminating a nearly 50-year career in politics and a lifetime of tragedy and triumph.

"This is America's day. This is democracy's day," Biden began in his inaugural address, immediately addressing the assault on the Capitol that took place in the same spot where he was speaking two weeks ago to the day…