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US election result 2020: Joe Biden becomes President-elect; America celebrates

New resident
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New resident

After winning the state of Pennsylvania, Joe Biden became the President-elect of the United States with his running mate Kamal Harris being crowned as the first Black and South Asian Vice President-elect of the country.

'We did it'
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'We did it'

As soon as the announcement was made by various US networks, people took to streets to celebrate a historical win.

'God blessed America'
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'God blessed America'

People danced their heart out and chanted slogans such as 'God blessed America' and 'Biden in the house' after the President-elect made it official through his Twitter bio.

'Did it for snap'
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'Did it for snap'

People flooded social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat with photo ops of the celebrations in their local neighbourhoods.

Con man?
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Con man?

Anti-Trump protestors were seen with catchy slogans and funny posters to celebrate Donald Trump's defeat in the US election.

It's time!
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It's time!

People embrace as they celebrate at Times Square in New York after Joe Biden was declared winner

Rise high
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Rise high

Supporters of President-elect Joe Biden celebrate his victory in Wilmington, Delaware by getting balloons with the future President and Vice President's pictures.

Rain of happiness
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Rain of happiness

Supporters of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris dance in the rain as they celebrate outside of Vaughan's Lounge in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Special screening
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Special screening

Biden's supporters organised special screenings to watch the coverage of vote count. The screenings became a celebratory gathering after Biden's victory was announced.