US Vice-President Biden sworn in to office for second term
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US Vice-President Joe Biden gestures as he gives an address at the US Conference of Mayors 81st winter meeting in Washington on Thursday, Jan 17, 2013. Mr Biden took the oath of office for his second term at a small ceremony at his official residence, using a bible with a Celtic cross on the cover that had been in his family since 1893. -- PHOTO: AP
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - United States Vice-President Joe Biden took the oath of office for his second term at a small ceremony at his official residence, using a bible with a Celtic cross on the cover that had been in his family since 1893.
Mr Biden chose Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to swear him in, making her the first Hispanic judge to ever administer an oath of office for one of the nation's two highest offices.
Mr Biden's family, about 120 guests and a few reporters witnessed the private ceremony.
The US Constitution requires the President and Vice-President to be sworn in on Jan 20.
