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Joseph R. Biden Jr.
NameJoseph R. Biden Jr.
CaptionOfficial portrait, 2021
Order46th
OfficePresident of the United States
Term startJanuary 20, 2021
VicepresidentKamala Harris
Term start1January 20, 2009
Term end1January 20, 2017
Order147th
Office1Vice President of the United States
President1Barack Obama
Predecessor1Dick Cheney
Successor1Mike Pence
State2Delaware
Term start2January 3, 1973
Term end2January 15, 2009
Predecessor2J. Caleb Boggs
Successor2Ted Kaufman
Office2United States Senator
Birth date20 November 1942
Birth placeScranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
PartyDemocratic (since 1969)
OtherpartyIndependent (before 1969)
SpouseJill Jacobs, June 17, 1977
Children4, including Beau and Hunter
EducationUniversity of Delaware (BA), Syracuse University (JD)
Signature altCursive signature in ink

Joseph R. Biden Jr. is the 46th and current President of the United States, having assumed office on January 20, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 47th Vice President of the United States under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017 and represented Delaware in the United States Senate from 1973 to 2009. His career, spanning over five decades, has been defined by a focus on foreign policy, judiciary matters, and domestic legislation, making him one of the most experienced individuals to assume the presidency.

Early life and education

Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, his family later moved to Claymont, Delaware. He attended Archmere Academy before earning a Bachelor of Arts in history and political science from the University of Delaware. He subsequently received a Juris Doctor from the Syracuse University College of Law in 1968. During this period, he briefly practiced law in Wilmington, Delaware and served on the New Castle County Council.

Early political career

In 1972, at age 29, he defeated incumbent Republican J. Caleb Boggs to become one of the youngest individuals ever elected to the United States Senate. Shortly after his election, his first wife, Neilia Hunter, and infant daughter were killed in a car accident, leading him to be sworn in from his sons' hospital room. He would later chair the Senate Judiciary Committee, overseeing contentious hearings including those for Supreme Court nominees Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas. He also served as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Vice presidency (2009–2017)

Selected by presidential nominee Barack Obama as his running mate in 2008, he played a key role in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and advised on foreign policy, including the withdrawal of troops from Iraq and the operation that killed Osama bin Laden. He also led the Cancer Moonshot initiative following the death of his son, Beau Biden, from brain cancer. His tenure was marked by a close working relationship with President Obama and frequent negotiations with Congress.

2020 presidential campaign and election

Announcing his candidacy in April 2019, he emerged as the Democratic frontrunner after a strong performance in the 2020 South Carolina Democratic primary. He secured the nomination and selected Senator Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential running mate. The general election against incumbent Donald Trump was conducted amid the COVID-19 pandemic and saw record turnout. He won the Electoral College with 306 votes and a popular vote margin of over seven million.

Presidency (2021–present)

His presidency began with efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Major legislative achievements include the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. In foreign policy, he oversaw the withdrawal from Afghanistan, rallied NATO support following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and has emphasized competition with China. He appointed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Political positions and public image

Politically, he is characterized as a pragmatic centrist within the Democratic Party, though his administration has pursued an ambitious domestic agenda. His public image has evolved from a gaffe-prone senator to a seasoned statesman, though he has faced criticism from both the progressive wing of his party and Republicans. His approval ratings have fluctuated due to economic concerns and international crises.

Personal life

He married Neilia Hunter in 1966; following her death, he married educator Jill Biden in 1977. He has four children: Beau Biden, Hunter Biden, Naomi Biden, and Ashley Biden. He is a devout Roman Catholic and has been open about personal tragedies, including the deaths of his first wife, daughter, and son Beau. He maintains residences in Wilmington, Delaware and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

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