The Democrat candidate secured the votes he needed to confirm a move to the White House, replacing Donald Trump.
His supporters took to the streets to celebrate – and these images give a flavour of the scenes in Pennyslvania, where victory was confirmed, and across the US.
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1. How Pennsylvania celebrated putting Joe Biden into the White House
People celebrate from their cars outside independence mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) Photo: Chris McGrath
2. How Pennsylvania celebrated putting Joe Biden into the White House
(Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) Photo: Chris McGrath
3. How Pennsylvania celebrated putting Joe Biden into the White House
(Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) Photo: Chris McGrath
4. How Pennsylvania celebrated putting Joe Biden into the White House
(Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) Photo: Chris McGrath
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