Joe Biden
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| Official portrait of Joe Biden (2021) | |
| Order | 46th President of the United States |
| In office | January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025 |
| Vice President | Kamala Harris |
| Preceded by | Donald Trump |
| Succeeded by | Donald Trump |
| Born | November 20, 1942 (82 years old) Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Political Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jill Biden (m. 1977) |
| Children | Beau (deceased), Hunter, Naomi, Ashley |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer, author |
| Alma mater | University of Delaware Syracuse University College of Law |
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Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. (born November 20, 1942) is an American politician who served as the 46th President of the United States from 2021 to 2025. Prior to his presidency, he served as Vice President under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017, and represented Delaware in the U.S. Senate for 36 years.
Early Life and Education
- Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Delaware
- Earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware
- Received his law degree from Syracuse University College of Law
- Became one of the youngest individuals ever elected to the U.S. Senate in 1972
Personal Tragedy
- Just weeks after his Senate win, Biden’s first wife and daughter died in a car crash
- Raised his two sons, Beau and Hunter, as a single father for years
- Remarried to Jill Biden in 1977
Senate Career
- Served as U.S. Senator from Delaware (1973–2009)
- Chaired the Senate Foreign Relations and Judiciary Committees
- Advocated for crime legislation, the Violence Against Women Act, and arms control
Vice Presidency
- Selected by Barack Obama as running mate in 2008
- Served two terms as Vice President (2009–2017)
- Known for his work on foreign policy, the 2009 Recovery Act, and bipartisan negotiations
2020 Presidential Election
- Announced his presidential campaign in 2019
- Defeated incumbent President Donald Trump in the 2020 election
- Became the oldest president ever inaugurated at age 78
Presidency (2021–2025)
- Focused on:
- COVID-19 pandemic response - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - Withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 - Student debt relief efforts - Climate and clean energy investments
- Faced challenges including inflation, border issues, and a divided Congress
- Lost re-election in 2024 to former president Donald Trump
Personal Life
- Married to Jill Biden, an educator and First Lady
- Father of four children; Beau Biden died of brain cancer in 2015
- Known for his empathy, long political career, and strong Catholic faith
Legacy
- Seen as a stabilizing post-Trump figure by supporters
- Critics cited age, economic issues, and foreign policy as vulnerabilities
- First president to have served as both Vice President and President in the 21st century