Joe Biden and Kamala Harris spoke to Americans for the first time since their US election win, with both of them delivering messages of unity and hope.
The President-elect and Vice President-elect spoke to a socially-distanced crowd in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday night after it was earlier confirmed Biden had defeated President Donald Trump.
Three states remain uncalled - Alaska, North Carolina and Georgia. Arizona has not yet been called by outlets such as the New York Times, but has been declared blue by the likes of the Associated Press.
Despite states remaining uncalled, Biden has attained 279 electoral college votes, surpassing the 270 required to win the presidency.
In his victory speech, Biden pledged to be a President that conquers COVID-19, works towards reducing climate change and unifies the nation, saying he "does not see red states and blue states, but the United States".
"I'm humbled by the trust and confidence you placed in me. I pledge to be a President that seeks not to divide, but unify," he told the crowd.
He said now is the time to "put away the harsh rhetoric", listen to each other again and to stop treating opponents as enemies, because instead "they're Americans".
On Monday (local time), he said he will name a group of scientists who will lead his administration's pandemic plan.
"That plan will be built on bedrock science... I will spare no effort, none, or any commitment, to turn around this pandemic," he said.
He closed his speech by saying he "believes in the possibilities" of the United States.
"There's never been anything we're not able to do when we've done it together."
Biden called on Americans to embark on the next steps with "full hearts and steady hands", with faith in each other and a thirst for justice.
Harris used her speech to note the significance of her place on the stage. She is the first woman, first Black person and first person of South Asian descent to become Vice President.
"While I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last - every little girl watching tonight sees this is a country of possibilities," she told the crowd.
"To the children of our country, regardless of your gender, our country has sent you a clear message - dream with ambition, lead with conviction, see yourselves in a way others may not, simply because they've never seen it before. Know that we will applaud you every step of the way."
She also thanked Black women, saying they are "too often overlooked, but so often prove that they are the backbone of our democracy".
The Vice President-elect praised the American people for their "spirit" over the last four years.
"You chose decency, science and yes - truth. You chose Joe Biden as the next President of the United States of America," she said.
"To the American people, I will strive to be a Vice President like Joe was to Obama - loyal, honest, prepared, waking up every day thinking of you and your family."
Harris said now "is where the real work begins", which she said includes working to beat COVID-19, rebuilding the economy, to "root out" systemic racism in society and the justice system, to combat the climate crisis, and to unite and "heal the soul" of the country.
"The road ahead will not be easy, but America is ready - and so are Joe and I."
Biden and Harris will take office after being sworn in at their inauguration on January 20, 2021.
