• Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Contact Us
  • © 2026 ABC News
VIDEO: Inaugural poet goes viral after making history at inauguration
8:14
  • news
  • January 21, 2021

Inaugural poet goes viral after making history at inauguration

Amanda Gorman, 22, became the youngest poet to read a poem at a presidential inauguration when she recited a piece she wrote after the Capitol riots, titled "The Hill We Climb," on Wednesday.

Up Next in news

Amanda Gorman becomes youngest inaugural poet

Amanda Gorman becomes youngest inaugural poet

January 21, 2021
Poet Amanda Gorman reads 'The Hill We Climb'

Poet Amanda Gorman reads 'The Hill We Climb'

January 20, 2021
VIDEO: American influencer found dead in Tanzania

American influencer found dead in Tanzania

April 15, 2026

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Shop FAQs
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap

© 2026 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Do Not Sell My Info— 
  • Contact Us— 

© 2026 ABC News