In a historic inauguration, Kamala Harris was sworn in on Wednesday as the vice president of the United States.
Why it matters: Harris is the first woman, Black American and Indian American to serve as vice president in U.S. history. In addition to serving as Biden’s No. 2, she will act as a critical tie-breaking vote in the 50-50 Senate.
Details: Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Supreme Court justice, administered the oath of office to Harris using a bible once belonging to Thurgood Marshall, the first Black Supreme Court justice. Continue reading.