In dueling New Year messages, Trump reflects while Biden looks ahead

U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S., December 23, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

(This December 31 story was refiled to correct spelling of Delaware town to Rehoboth Beach instead of Rehobeth Beach, paragraph 4)

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump in a New Year's Eve message reflected on his accomplishments in office, calling them "historic victories," while his successor, President-elect Joe Biden, struck an upbeat tone in looking ahead to 2021.