Joe Biden: The 46th President of the United States

Early Life and Career

Joe Biden was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on November 20, 1942. He graduated from the University of Delaware and Syracuse University Law School. After serving as a public defender, he was elected to the New Castle County Council in 1970. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1972, and served as a senator from Delaware for 36 years.

Vice Presidency

Biden was elected Vice President of the United States in 2008 alongside Barack Obama. He served as Vice President for two terms, from 2009 to 2017.

Presidency

Biden announced his candidacy for the 2020 presidential election in April 2019. He won the Democratic nomination and was elected President of the United States in November 2020. He was sworn into office on January 20, 2021.

Domestic Policy

Some of Biden's domestic policy priorities include:

• Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic
• Improving the economy
• Addressing climate change
• Expanding access to affordable healthcare
• Promoting racial justice

Foreign Policy

Some of Biden's foreign policy priorities include:

• Rejoining the Paris Agreement
• Rebuilding relationships with allies
• Addressing the threat of terrorism
• Promoting democracy and human rights

Personal Life

Biden has been married to Jill Biden since 1977. He has three children: Beau, Hunter, and Ashley. Beau died of brain cancer in 2015.