Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem

The US inauguration of President Joe Biden on Wednesday featured some famous cultural icons: Jennifer Lopez, Garth Brooks and Lady Gaga. But, there was one name that was lesser known before the events. Poet Amanda Gorman will now be remembered for a long time to come. The 22-year-old poet stood at the dais on Capitol Hill, where two weeks ago, a mob rioted and where minutes earlier, Biden took the oath of office. Gorman recited her poem, “The Hill We Climb.”

Sign up for our daily newsletter

Sign up for The Top of the World, delivered to your inbox every weekday morning.