“We’ve learned again that democracy is precious,” Biden said in his Inaugural Address. “Democracy is fragile. And at this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed.” Taking over a country ravaged by disease, dislocation, and division, Biden sought to bring Americans together, using the word “unity” or some variation eleven times. “We must end this uncivil war that pits red against blue, rural versus urban, conservative versus liberal,” he said.[20]
