Joe Biden is a famous and respected American Democratic politician. Currently he serves as the 46th President of America. He has also served as Vice President of the United States twice (2009-2017) under former President Barack Obama.
Biden started his career in 1970 as a member of the New Castle County Council in Delaware. Two years later, he was elected as a US Senator from Delaware in 1973, where he served until 2009.
He was also Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee from 1987 to 1995 and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee from 2001 to 2009.
Biden did many important things in his political career spanning more than five decades. He played a leading role in the passage of the Violence Against Women Act, the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act, and the Affordable Care Act.
He also served as a strong supporter of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukraine War, the Iraq War, and the Iran nuclear deal.
Physical Stats
| Full Name: | Joseph Robinette Biden Jr |
| Age: | 81 Years |
| Height: | 6 Feet 0 Inches |
| Profession: | American Lawyer and Politician |
| Current Position | 46th U.S. President |
| Born: | 20 November, 1942, Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Party: | Democratic Party |
| Education | Archmere Academy University of Delaware (BA) Syracuse University College of Law (JD) |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Neilia Hunter (m. 1966) Jill Tracy Jacobs (m. 1977- present) |
| Children: | 4, Joseph R. “Beau” Biden III (Died-2015), Robert Hunter Biden, Naomi Christina “Amy” Biden (Died 1972) and Ashley Biden |
| Religion: | Christian |
| Parents: | Joseph Robinette Biden Sr and Katherine Eugenia Finnegan |
| Nationality: | American |
Early Life
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was born on November 20, 1942 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, into a Catholic family of Irish origin. He is the eldest of four siblings, including one sister, Valerie Biden, and two brothers, Francis Biden and James Biden.
His father, Joseph Robinette Biden Sr., was a car salesman and businessman and his mother, Katherine Eugenia Finnegan, was a housewife.
Biden was raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He received his early education from Archmere Academy, a private Catholic school. His family moved from Scranton to Claymont, Delaware in 1953.
After graduating from high school in 1961, he graduated from the University of Delaware in 1965 with a dual degree in history and political science. After this, he obtained the degree of Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law in 1968.
Career
Joe Biden started his career as a lawyer after completing his law degree. He practiced law while living in Delaware.
In 1970, Biden ran for the 4th District seat on the New Castle County Council, defeating Republican Lawrence T. Messick and winning the general election, and took office on January 5, 1971. He remained working on this post till January 1, 1973.
Delaware Senate member (1973–2009)
Joe Biden was first elected to the United States Senate from Delaware on December 18, 1972. He defeated Republican J. Caleb Boggs was defeated with 49.5% of the vote.
He remained working on this post till 2009 (36 years). He is the sixth longest serving senator in American history.
Vice President (2009–2017)
Joe Biden was elected as the 47th Vice President in 2008 under former President Barack Obama. And he took charge on 20 January 2009.
While holding the post of US Vice President, he served the role for two terms till 2017. During this time, he played an important role in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform, Consumer Protection Act, American Recovery and Reinvestment.
President (2020-present)
Joe Biden on behalf of the Democratic Party for President of the United States in 2020 had announced his candidacy.
In this election, he defeated the current Republican President Donald Trump by a dash of votes. He took oath on January 20, 2021.
While serving as US Vice President, he has accomplished many important tasks, including combating the COVID-19 pandemic, rebuilding the economy, addressing climate change, expanding access to health care, promoting racial equality and democracy at home and abroad. Strengthening etc. are included.
Biden was a leading voice on foreign policy issues. He played an important role in shaping US policy in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. He was also a strong supporter of environmental protection and consumer rights.
In addition to his political career, Biden has also been an adjunct professor at Widener University School of Law and has written two memoirs, “Promises to Keep” and “Promises Me, Dad.”
Awards and Achievements
Joe Biden’s political career has been very long. He served as a U.S. Senator from Delaware for 36 years and as Vice President under former President Barack Obama for eight years. During this period he received many prestigious awards.
- Profile in Courage Award (1991): Biden was honored in 1991 for his work on the Violence Against Women Act.
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (2017): Awarded for Biden’s lifetime of public service.
- National Order of the Montenegrin Great Star (2018): Awarded by the President of Montenegro for Biden’s contributions to peace and democracy.
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (2022): Awarded by the President of Ukraine for Biden’s leadership in supporting Ukraine during the Russian invasion.
- Cross of Military Merit (2022): Awarded by the President of Lithuania for Biden’s support of Lithuania’s security.
- Order of Vytautas the Great with the Golden Chain (2023): Awarded by the President of Lithuania for Biden’s contribution to Lithuania’s independence and democracy.
Achievements
- Violence Against Women Act (1994): Joe Biden was the lead author of this landmark legislation, which provides comprehensive protections for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Crime Bill (1994): Biden helped pass this bill, which aimed to reduce crime by increasing funding for law enforcement and prisons.
- Affordable Care Act (2010): Biden played a key role in passing this health care law, which expanded health insurance coverage for millions of Americans.
- American Rescue Plan (2021): Biden signed this law, which provided economic relief to Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2022): Biden signed this legislation, which provides funding for infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, and public transit.
Foreign Policy Achievements
- NATO expansion (1999): Joe Biden was a strong supporter of NATO expansion, which brought new members from Eastern Europe into the alliance.
- Afghanistan War (2001–2021): Biden served as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during the early years of the Afghanistan War.
- Iraq War (2003–2011): Biden opposed the Iraq War, but supported troops when the war began.
- Iran nuclear deal (2015): Biden was the lead architect of the agreement, which lifted sanctions on Iran in exchange for limits on its nuclear program.
- Paris Agreement (2015): Biden played an important role in passing this international agreement on climate change.
Joe Biden’s Net Worth
Joe Biden’s net worth is estimated to be between $8 million and $10 million. The main sources of his wealth are his salary as Vice President and President, real estate holdings and book deals.
Biden has two homes in Delaware that are worth a total of about $4 million.
Personal Life
Joe Biden has been married twice. His first marriage was to Roman Catholic Neilia Hunter on August 27, 1966. they have three children:
- Joseph R. “Beau” Biden III (Became an Army judge advocate in Iraq and Delaware attorney general. (Death- 2015)
- Robert Hunter Biden (Washington lobbyist and investment advisor)
- Naomi Christina “Amy” Biden (died 1972)
In 1972, a car accident tragically killed his wife Neilia and daughter Naomi and seriously injured Beau. Biden was devastated by the loss of his wife and daughter and considered leaving politics.
Joe Biden and Jill Jacobs (1977-present)
Joe Biden married English professor Jill Tracy Jacobs on June 17, 1977. She has been a professor of English at Northern Virginia Community College since 2009. Jill had a daughter in 1981 whose name is Ashley Biden.
Biden and Jacobs first met on a blind date organized by Jacobs’ brother. Biden was a US senator at that time.
Jacobs was the wife of Bill Stevenson before Biden. They got married in 1970 but due to mutual rivalry, both of them got divorced in 1974.
Joe Biden and Jill Biden have been married for 46 years and are considered one of the most enduring couples in American politics.
They have faced many challenges together, including Beau Biden’s death from brain cancer in 2015. Despite these challenges, they have remained strong and supportive of each other.
