Early Life and Career
Joe Biden was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 1942 and later moved to Delaware. He earned a law degree from Syracuse University and worked as a public defender before entering politics. He was elected to the New Castle County Council in 1970.
Senate and Vice Presidency
Biden served as a U.S. Senator from Delaware for 36 years, from 1973 to 2009. He chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee. In 2009, he became Vice President under President Barack Obama, serving two terms until 2017.
Presidency and Major Actions
Biden was elected President of the United States in 2020 and took office in January 2021. His administration focused on COVID-19 response, economic stimulus, and infrastructure investment. Major legislation included the American Rescue Plan and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Learn more about his administration's policies on the official White House website whitehouse.gov.
