Best photos of US inauguration, two weeks after rioters stormed Capitol building

Two weeks ago, this site was marred by violent riots. Today, it stood as a symbol of healing and hope. This is the inauguration in pictures.

Two weeks ago today Donald Trump supporting rioters stormed the Capitol building in Washington D.C, leading to the deaths of five people.

But the cleaners must have been busy because today, in far more peaceful, polished scenes, President Joe Biden was sworn into office at the same spot.

These shocking photos below show the US Capitol exactly two weeks apart.

For all of our live coverage of President Biden’s Inauguration day, you can follow our story here.

JANUARY 6, 2021

Rioters storm the Capitol building two weeks ago. Picture: Leah Millis

JANUARY 20, 2021

President Joe Biden speaks during his inauguration on the West Front of the US Capitol. Picture: Getty Images

JANUARY 6, 2021

Rioters run up the stairs towards the entrance of the building. Picture: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images/AFP

JANUARY 20, 2021

Joe Biden and wife Jill along with Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff walk up the same stairs as they arrive at the Capitol for the inauguration. Picture: Angela Weiss/AFP

Below we take a look back at some of the best photos from the inauguration of President Joe Biden.

Jill and Joe Biden as they are about to enter the ceremony. Picture: Win McNamee/Getty Images

Joe Biden and wife Jill arrive for the inauguration. Picture: Chang W. Lee/EPA/AAP

Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris, Jill Biden and Joe Biden wave as they arrive on the East Front of the US Capitol for the inauguration. Picture: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

The building was decked out in its finery for the inauguration of Joe Biden. Picture: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images

First Lady Dr Jill Biden comforts her husband US President Joe Biden after he delivered his inaugural address. Picture: Drew Angerer/Getty Images

US President-elect Joe Biden flanked by wife Dr. Jill Biden arriving for his inauguration as the 46th US President on January 20, 2021, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Picture: Patrick Semansky / AFP

Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama, all stepped out in shades of purple and violet for the inauguration of President Joe Biden on Wednesday in Washington, DC — and the significance of the colour wasn’t lost on viewers.

It was likely as a representation of bipartisanship, as the colour can be created as the result of mixing reds and blues.

Vice president-elect Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff arrive. Picture: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Former US president Barack Obama and wife Michelle arrive. Picture: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Former US president Bill Clinton arrives with his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Picture: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Kamala Harris greets Mike Pence as they prepare to pass the vice-presidential baton. Picture: Alex Wong/Getty Images

Former US president George W. Bush and wife Laura arrive. Picture: Win McNamee/Getty Images

Lady Gaga was a vision in red and black – complete with Hunger Games-style gold peace dove brooch – as she arrives to sing the national anthem. Picture: Win McNamee/Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez was all business while being escorted to perform at the ceremony. Picture: Win McNamee/Getty Images

Newly sworn in Vice President Kamala Harris shares a moment with J-Lo. Picture: Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Lady Gaga wowed at the inauguration, nailing her performance of the US National Anthem and donning a striking outfit – braids, giant red skirt and most noticeably, an oversized gold dove brooch – that was very Hunger Games.

President Joe Biden looks on as Lady Gaga gives a stirring rendition of the national anthem. Picture: Alex Wong/Getty Images

Lady Gaga giving it her all. Picture: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Jill Biden offers up another comforting hug for the new President. Picture: Rob Carr/Getty Images

Joe Biden is sworn in as US President. Picture: Alex Wong/Getty Images

Country singer Garth Brooks performs at the inauguration. Picture: Rob Carr/Getty Images

New President Joe Biden embraces his family – First Lady Dr Jill Biden, son Hunter and daughter Ashley after being sworn in. Picture: Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Joe Biden delivers his inaugural address. Picture: Alex Wong/Getty Images

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton greets Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez. Picture: Alex Wong/Getty Images

US President Joe Biden kisses his wife Jill Biden after he is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. Picture: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images