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Joe Biden
Joe Biden, born on November 20, 1942, is the 46th President of the United States. Before his presidency, he served as Vice President under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017.
Biden has had a long career in politics, including serving as a U.S. Senator from Delaware from 1973 to 2009.
He plays an active role in the Democratic Party and has initiated legislative efforts, focusing on areas such as foreign policy, criminal justice, and healthcare.
| Name | Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. ( Joe Biden) |
| Born | November 20, 1942 (78 years) Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Spouse | Neilia Hunter (m. 1966; died 1972) Jill Jacobs (m. 1977) |
| Children | Beau Hunter Naomi Ashley |
| Parents | Joseph Robinette Biden Sr. Catherine Eugenia Finnegan |
| Education | University of Delaware (BA) Syracuse University (JD) |
| Political party | Democratic (1969–present) |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer, author |
| Present | 46th President of the United States |
| Net worth | Estimated $8 million |
Early life and Career of Joe Biden
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. (Joe Biden, born November 20, 1942) is an American politician who is the 46th and current president of the United States of America. Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was born November 20, 1942 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Catherine Eugenia “Jean” Biden and Joseph Robinette Biden Sr. The oldest child in a Catholic family, he has a sister, Valerie, and two brothers, Francis and James. Jean was of Irish descent, while Joseph Sr. had English, French, and Irish ancestry.
Biden, who was raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania and New Castle County, Delaware, received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware in 1965 and a law degree from Syracuse University in New York in 1968. During this time he married Neelia in 1966.
After graduating from law school, Biden returned to Delaware to work as an attorney before serving politics at New Castle County Council from 1970 to 1972. He was elected to the US Senate at the age of 29 and became one of the youngest senators.
About a month later his wife and infant daughter died in a car accident, and their two sons were seriously injured. Although he considered suspending his political career, Biden was persuaded to join the Senate in 1973, and went on to win reelections six times, the longest-serving senator in Delaware. Become In 1977 she married Kejil Jacobs, and later had a daughter.
President’s term and the office of Vice President
His 2008 presidential campaign never caught pace, and he dropped out of the race after finishing fifth in the Iowa Democratic Caucus in January that year.
After Barack Obama included enough delegates to secure the Democratic presidential nomination, Biden appeared as Obama’s vice-presidential candidate. And on August 23, Obama officially announced Biden’s election as the Democratic Party’s vice presidential candidate, and on August 27, Obama and Biden won the Democratic Party nomination.
On November 4, the Obama-Biden ticket defeated John McCain and his running mate Sarah Palin, and Biden also easily won the election for his US Senate seat. He resigned from his Senate post before being sworn in as Vice President in January.
In November, Obama and Biden defeated the Republican ticket of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan to secure a second term as president and vice president, respectively.
As Vice President of Joe Biden
Biden played an active role in the administration, serving as an influential adviser to Obama and a vocal supporter of his initiative. In addition, he was assigned notable work. He helped solve many budget crises and was instrumental in shaping US policy in Iraq.
Several months later, Biden – who enjoyed high favorability ratings, partly because of a candor and sociable manner that resonated with the public – announced that he would not enter the 2016 presidential election, noting that the family Was still healthy. Instead, he campaigned for Hillary Clinton, who eventually lost the election to Donald Trump.
Biden’s close ties with Obama became apparent when he later surprised her with a presidential medal on January 12, 2017, days before he stepped down. When he referred to Biden as “my brother”.
2020 presidential election
Biden was an outspoken critic of the president and involved in politics. Biden immediately emerged as a front-runner, pursuing a liberal platform considered especially progressive compared to other candidates. The poor performance of the party’s first debate in June 2019, however, raised questions about Biden and sank his support.
After the first three nomination contests in early 2020, Sanders seemed ready to be a party candidate. However, galvanized moderate voters did not worry about Sanders’ electability in the general election, and South Carolina won a resounding victory in Biden in late February.
In early March, several others had dropped out, leaving Biden and Sanders as the two remaining candidates. As Biden went on to win more, he soon took a commanding lead in the delegates. After the race for the coronovirus epidemic stalled, Sanders dropped out in April, and Biden became the presumptive Democratic nominee.
Biden Vs Trump
During this time, Biden gained a notable edge over Trump in nationwide elections, in part because he criticized the president’s response to the epidemic that had caused the economic downturn that had hit the Great Depression.
In August 2020, Biden chose Kamala Harris as her partner – she became the first African American woman to appear on a major party’s national ticket – and later that month, she was officially named the Democratic presidential nominee. Gone. Although pollination polling showed Biden with a significant edge in important battlegrounds, the actual competition proved to be very close.
Nevertheless, Biden and Harris were successful in rebuilding the so-called “Blue Wall” through the Midwestern Rust Belt states, and on November 7, four days after the election, Biden garnered the 270 electoral votes needed to capture the presidency.
Personal life and Family
Joe Biden was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Delaware, where he has lived for most of his life. Jill Biden, an educator and community college professor, is married to him. 1977 was the wedding venue for them. They married at 1977. Jill Biden has a Doctorate in Education and has continued to teach even while serving as First Lady.
Joe Biden has four children. His first wife, Neilia Hunter Biden, and their daughter, Naomi, tragically died in a car accident in 1972. His two sons from that marriage, Beau and Hunter Biden, survived. Beau Biden served as Attorney General of Delaware and was a major in the Delaware Army National Guard. He passed away in 2015 from brain cancer. Hunter Biden serves as a lawyer and investment advisor, and his business ventures have been subject to scrutiny and controversy.
Joe and Jill Biden also have a daughter, Ashley Biden, born in 1981. Ashley is a social worker and activist who has worked in various capacities to support social justice initiatives.
Family and personal tragedies have significantly shaped Biden’s public and personal life, and he often speaks about these experiences in the context of his public service and empathy for others facing difficulties.
Awards
| Location | Award |
| New York 26 April 1992 | Ellis Island Medal of Honor |
| Georgia (U.S. state) 2005 | True Ally Award |
| Maryland 23 November 2009 | Annie Glenn Award |
| District of Columbia 3 May 2011 | Distinguished International Leadership Award |
| New York 21 March 2013 | Irish America Hall of Fame Inductee |
| Maryland 2015 | Humanitarian Award Awarded with Barack Obama |
| New York 17 October 2015 | Humanitarian Award |
| Indiana 15 May 2016 | Laetare Medal Awarded with John Boehner |
| Pennsylvania 7 June 2016 | Allegheny College Prize for Civility in Public Life |
| Republic of Ireland 24 June 2016 | Republic of Ireland 24 June 2016 |
| District of Columbia 6 December 2016 | Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award |
| District of Columbia 1 March 2017 | Congressional Patriot Award |
| New York 16 March 2017 | HELP HERO Humanitarian Award |
| District of Columbia 5 October 2017 | Zbigniew Brzezinski Annual Prize |
| New York 11 October 2017 | Courage Award |
| New York 3 November 2017 | United Nations Day Humanitarian of the Year Award |
| District of Columbia 10 December 2017 | ASH Public Service Award |
| Delaware 8 January 2018 | Josiah Marvel Cup Award |
| Delaware 14 April 2018 | Common Wealth Award of Distinguished Service |
| District of Columbia 23 May 2018 | Freedom House Human Rights Award |
| Ohio 11 July 2018 | Excellence in Public Service Award |
| Tennessee 17 October 2018 | Hyde Family Foundation Award |
| District of Columbia 29 November 2018 | Luminary Leadership Award |
| District of Columbia 9 April 2019 | Lifetime Achievement Award |
| New York 10 December 2020 | Time Person of the Year Awarded with Kamala Harris |
Controversy
Joe Biden’s long career in politics has seen several controversies:
Anita Hill Hearings (1991): As chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Biden presided over the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. Thomas was accused of sexually harassing Anita Hill by her, but the committee, including Biden, faced criticism for its handling of her testimony and the way she was treated.
Plagiarism Scandal (1987): During his first presidential campaign, I Joseph Biden accused Neil Kinnock, a British politician, of plagiarizing part of my speech. Further investigation revealed other instances of borrowed language without proper attribution. Biden admitted to the mistakes, but the controversy led to him dropping out of the race.
Iraq War Vote (2002): Biden voted in favor of the resolution that authorized the use of military force in Iraq. This vote was harshly condemned by critics as the war’s unpopularity grew and faulty intelligence justifying it was revealed.
Handling of the Afghanistan Withdrawal (2021): The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, which Biden oversaw, faced widespread criticism due to the rapid takeover by the Taliban and the chaotic evacuation process.
Hunter Biden’s Business Dealings: Hunter Biden’s business activities, particularly in Ukraine and China, have been the subject of scrutiny and political controversy. Hunter Biden is misusing Joe Biden’s name in trading, but there is no proven wrongdoing on Joe Biden’s part.
Accusations of Inappropriate Behavior: Several women have accused Biden of inappropriate physical contact, such as unwanted touching and kissing. Biden has apologized and stated that he will be more mindful of personal space.
Despite these controversies, Biden has maintained a significant level of support and has continued to play a major role in American politics.
Networth
Joe Biden’s estimated net worth is around $10 million. He accumulates this wealth from various sources, including his salary as a U.S. government employee. Senator, Vice President, and President, as well as income from book deals and speaking engagements. After leaving the vice presidency in 2017, Joe and Jill Biden signed a multi-book deal worth an estimated $10 million. Additionally, they have earned substantial income from public speaking engagements.
The Bidens own two homes: a primary residence in Wilmington, Delaware, and a vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. They have also earned money from investments and Jill Biden’s salary as a professor. Despite his significant earnings, Joe Biden has often described himself as a middle-class American, reflecting his modest upbringing and long career in public service.
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FAQ
When was Joe Biden elected to the US Senate?
Joe Biden was elected to represent Delaware in the United States Senate in 1972 at the age of 29, becoming the fifth-youngest senator in United States history. He remained senator until 2009.
When did Joe Biden receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
Vice President Joe Biden received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama on January 12, 2017.
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