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There’s still no word whether First Lady Melania Trump will invite Dr. Jill Biden to a traditional “tea and tour.”

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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ inauguration Wednesday may not be accessible to most people in person, but that doesn’t mean Americans can’t join in on the historic moment from home.

The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced a lineup of television programming in the days leading up to the inauguration focused on getting families and their kids involved in the inauguration and the process of it all.

On Wednesday, actress Keke Palmer is set to host an inaugural first: a curated livestream for youth titled “Our White House: An Inaugural Celebration for Young Americans” which will take place before and during the inauguration ceremony starting at 10 a.m. EST. The event will also feature a message from Jill Biden, who holds a doctorate in education.

“Our White House: An Inaugural Celebration for Young Americans” will have a segment on the presidential pets, who will be the first pets in the White House after four years. The United States has been without presidential dogs since 2016 when President Donald Trump became the first president without a dog in decades. 

The incoming first lady will also make an appearance during Tuesday’s Discovery Education program “I Do Solemnly Swear: The U.S. Presidential Inauguration” at 12 p.m. EST. That program aims to teach students about the history of the inauguration.

“As we bring Americans together for a historic and inclusive inauguration of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris, we want to ensure that we are engaging folks of all ages and bringing families together in their homes to celebrate a new beginning for the country and an America united,” Inaugural Committee CEO and Delaware State University President Tony Allen said in a statement.

All programs can be watched live on the PIC social media channels YouTube,  Facebook,Twitter and Twitch. 

Those watching the inauguration from home will be entertained with the star-studded lineup Wednesday.

Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, Jon Bon Jovi, Ant Clemons and Tom Hanks are among the stars tapped to appear during Joe Biden’s inauguration festivities.

Most of the events surrounding the swearing-in will be virtually focused, in part due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as well as fresh security concerns following a pro-Trump mob breaching the Capitol last week in a riot that left five dead. 

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