AdvertisementBiden Sets Goal Of July 4th To 'Mark Independence' From CoronavirusUpdated March 11, 2021Domenico MontanaroChloee WeinerfacebookEmailPresident Biden did not call out his predecessor by name during his Thursday night address, but he did say that a year ago, the country was "hit with a virus that was met with silence" and "denial." (CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images)This article was originally published on March 11, 2021.