Hundreds of people gathered in Times Square to celebrate Joe Biden defeating Donald Trump to become the 46th President of the United States.
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Hundreds of people gathered in Times Square to celebrate Joe Biden defeating Donald Trump to become the 46th President of the United States. / Elias Williams for NPR

Almost as soon as Joe Biden was declared the President-elect, narrowly defeating President Trump, celebrations broke out across America.

The sudden joy and relief following an anxious four-day wait for presidential election results was offset by anger, sadness and frustration from Trump supporters.

NPR worked with photographers around the country to capture a divided nation's mood. Here's what they saw.

New York City

<strong>NEW YORK CITY</strong>: Left photo: Balloons with
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NEW YORK CITY: Left photo: Balloons with "46" represent President-elect Joe Biden. Right photo: Gladys, who is originally from Honduras and a proud American Citizen, poses for a portrait in Times Square. / Elias Williams for NPR

<strong>NEW YORK CITY:</strong> Times Square was filled with people celebrating Joe Biden's win.
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NEW YORK CITY: Times Square was filled with people celebrating Joe Biden's win. / Elias Williams for NPR

<strong>NEW YORK CITY:</strong> Left photo: People celebrate Joe Biden's presidential election win in Times Square. Right photo: Kanene Holder, creator of
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NEW YORK CITY: Left photo: People celebrate Joe Biden's presidential election win in Times Square. Right photo: Kanene Holder, creator of "BlackIssuesISSUES," poses for a portrait. Holder's comedy show and web series uses humor to heal the racial divide. / Elias Williams for NPR

<strong>NEW YORK CITY, NY:</strong> People in Times Square burn a MAGA hat.
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NEW YORK CITY, NY: People in Times Square burn a MAGA hat. / Elias Williams for NPR

<strong>NEW YORK CITY:</strong> Right photo: Nubia, also known as Black Super Girl, poses for a portrait in Times Square.
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NEW YORK CITY: Right photo: Nubia, also known as Black Super Girl, poses for a portrait in Times Square. / Elias Williams for NPR

Austin, Texas

<strong>AUSTIN, TEXAS:</strong> Simultaneous demonstrations in support of President-elect Joe Biden and current President Trump face off in front of the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin following the announcement of the final presidential election results.
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AUSTIN, TEXAS: Simultaneous demonstrations in support of President-elect Joe Biden and current President Trump face off in front of the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin following the announcement of the final presidential election results. / Gabriel C. Pérez/KUT

<strong>AUSTIN, TEXAS:</strong> Celebration in support of President-elect Joe Biden following the 2020 presidential election.
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AUSTIN, TEXAS: Celebration in support of President-elect Joe Biden following the 2020 presidential election. / Gabriel C. Pérez/KUT

<strong>AUSTIN, TEXAS:</strong> Trump supporters rally outside of the Texas State Capitol building.
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AUSTIN, TEXAS: Trump supporters rally outside of the Texas State Capitol building. / Michael Minasi/KUT

<strong>AUSTIN, TEXAS:</strong> A Protect The Vote rally is held in Wooldridge Square shortly after former Vice President Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election.
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AUSTIN, TEXAS: A Protect The Vote rally is held in Wooldridge Square shortly after former Vice President Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election. / Michael Minasi/KUT

<strong>AUSTIN, TEXAS:</strong> A supporter of President Trump holds a rifle during demonstrations.
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AUSTIN, TEXAS: A supporter of President Trump holds a rifle during demonstrations. / Gabriel C. Pérez/KUT

Atlanta:

<strong>ATLANTA:</strong> People gather in Midtown Atlanta to celebrate.
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ATLANTA: People gather in Midtown Atlanta to celebrate. / Lynsey Weatherspoon for NPR

<strong>ATLANTA:</strong> Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority celebrate the announcement of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, who is also a member of the sorority.
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ATLANTA: Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority celebrate the announcement of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, who is also a member of the sorority. / Lynsey Weatherspoon for NPR

<strong>ATLANTA:</strong> A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority shown wore these sneakers.
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ATLANTA: A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority shown wore these sneakers. / Lynsey Weatherspoon for NPR

<strong>ATLANTA</strong>: Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority get their photo taken in front of the mural of the late Rep. John Lewis.
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ATLANTA: Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority get their photo taken in front of the mural of the late Rep. John Lewis. / Lynsey Weatherspoon for NPR

Boston

<strong>BOSTON</strong>: Two women celebrate Joe Biden's presidential victory, drinking bottles of champagne on Boylston Street.
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BOSTON: Two women celebrate Joe Biden's presidential victory, drinking bottles of champagne on Boylston Street. / Jesse Costa/WBUR

<strong>BOSTON</strong>: A man waves a flag onto of a street lamp on the corner of Boylston and Charles Streets to celebrate Joe Biden's presidential victory.
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BOSTON: A man waves a flag onto of a street lamp on the corner of Boylston and Charles Streets to celebrate Joe Biden's presidential victory. / Jesse Costa/WBUR

<strong>BOSTON</strong>: Hundreds of people gathered on Boylston Street preventing any vehicle traffic to celebrate Joe Biden's presidential victory.
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BOSTON: Hundreds of people gathered on Boylston Street preventing any vehicle traffic to celebrate Joe Biden's presidential victory. / Jesse Costa/WBUR

<strong>BOSTON</strong>: Trump supporters rally in front of the Massachusetts State House after the announcement that Joe Biden has won the presidential election.
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BOSTON: Trump supporters rally in front of the Massachusetts State House after the announcement that Joe Biden has won the presidential election. / Jesse Costa/WBUR

Minneapolis

<strong>MINNEAPOLIS:</strong> Ira Culp of Minneapolis kicks a Donald Trump punching bag on Saturday, near the intersection where George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis.
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MINNEAPOLIS: Ira Culp of Minneapolis kicks a Donald Trump punching bag on Saturday, near the intersection where George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis. / Kathryn Styer Martinez/MPR News

<strong>MINNEAPOLIS</strong>: Becky Kuehn waves a flag on the sidewalk to passing cars as she celebrates Joe Biden's victory in the presidential election in south Minneapolis.
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MINNEAPOLIS: Becky Kuehn waves a flag on the sidewalk to passing cars as she celebrates Joe Biden's victory in the presidential election in south Minneapolis. / Evan Frost/MPR News

Washington, D.C.

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<strong>WASHINGTON, D.C.:</strong> Matt wears a flag outfit on Black Lives Matter Plaza after hearing that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris has won the election.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.: Matt wears a flag outfit on Black Lives Matter Plaza after hearing that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris has won the election. / Dee Dwyer/DCist

<strong>WASHINGTON, D.C.:</strong> People continued to celebrate at Black Lives Matter Plaza into the evening.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.: People continued to celebrate at Black Lives Matter Plaza into the evening. / Tyrone Turner/WAMU

<strong>WASHINGTON, D.C.</strong>: Some people spontaneously celebrate from their cars.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.: Some people spontaneously celebrate from their cars. / Tyrone Turner/WAMU

<strong>WASHINGTON, D.C.:</strong> Revelers celebrate Joe Biden becoming the 46th president of the United States.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.: Revelers celebrate Joe Biden becoming the 46th president of the United States. / Tyrone Turner/WAMU

<strong>WASHINGTON, D.C.:</strong> Nina Polaris, of Bowie, Md., exalts Joe Biden's win as the president-elect.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.: Nina Polaris, of Bowie, Md., exalts Joe Biden's win as the president-elect. / Tyrone Turner/WAMU

<strong>WASHINGTON D.C.</strong>: Left photo: people celebrate Joe Biden's win. Right photo: Small American flag seen on the ground of Black Lives Matter Plaza.
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WASHINGTON D.C.: Left photo: people celebrate Joe Biden's win. Right photo: Small American flag seen on the ground of Black Lives Matter Plaza. / Eman Mohammed for NPR

<strong>WASHINGTON, D.C.:</strong> A person from the crowd climbs a traffic stop in front of the White House gates to cheer on the crowd as people clelebrate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris winning the election.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.: A person from the crowd climbs a traffic stop in front of the White House gates to cheer on the crowd as people clelebrate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris winning the election. / Dee Dwyer/DCist

<strong>WASHINGTON, D.C.</strong>: People rejoice near the White House after hearing that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have won the election.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.: People rejoice near the White House after hearing that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have won the election. / Dee Dwyer/DCist

<strong>WASHINGTON, D.C.</strong>: People celebrate Joe Biden becoming the 46th president of the United States on Black Lives Matter Plaza.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.: People celebrate Joe Biden becoming the 46th president of the United States on Black Lives Matter Plaza. / Eman Mohammed for NPR