Takeaways from Biden's speech: Small gatherings by July 4, denouncing racist attacks and a contrast to Trump

All eyes were on President Joe Biden Thursday evening as he gave his first prime time address to the nation since taking office. Hours after signing a massive coronavirus relief bill into law, he commemorated the anniversary of the nation's shutdown over the pandemic.

The president urged Americans to be unified in battling the coronavirus and to continue to take precautions against its spread while the administration works to make vaccines more widely available. He struck a hopeful tone for the country's return to a semblance of normality while also acknowledging the loss all Americans have faced.

"It is never, ever a good bet to bet against the American people," Biden said. "America is coming back."