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Joe is Born
Joe Biden was born on November 20, 1942 at St. Mary's Hospital in Scranton, Pennsylvania. His parents are Joseph R. Biden Sr. and Catherine Eugenia Finnegan. He is the oldest child of four. -
The Biden Family Moves
On this day, Joe, his parents, and three siblings moved from Scranton, Pennsylvania to Claymont, Delaware. This was his first move after being born. -
Joe Graduates
Joe Biden graduated from Archmere Academy in 1961. Archmere is a private high school in Claymont, Delaware. He was a B student and played football. -
The University of Delaware
After graduating from Archmere, Biden went straight to college at the University of Delaware. After four years, he graduated and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in history and political science. -
First Love
Biden met Neilia Hunter while on spring break in the Bahamas. After graduating at Delaware he later moved to Syracuse to be closer to her. They got married on August 27, 1966. -
College Graduate
Biden finished his final year of education in 1968. He graduated from Syracuse University College of Law. He earned a Juris Doctor Degree from here. -
The Day Joe Became a Dad
Beau Biden was welcomed home by Neilia and Joe, on this day. -
Becoming a Lawyer
After earning his degree in law, Biden became a lawyer. He was a lawyer for many years before he decided to switch to politics. -
Dad x2
On this day, Joe Biden and Neilia Biden welcomed Hunter Biden, their second son, into the family. -
Becoming a Girl Dad
This day was the day that Joe Biden welcomed his first daughter. Neilia and Joe named her Naomi Christina Biden. -
Tragedy Strikes
On this day, Biden's wife, Neilia, and their three children were caught in a terrible car accident. Beau who was four at the time suffered from several broken bones. Hunter ended up fracturing his skull. And worst of it all was Neilia and their one year daughter, Naomi, had passed away in the accident. -
First Job in Politics
After the terrible accident, Biden continued to work hard. He was eventually sworn-in as Senator at the hospital that his sons were staying in due to their injuries. -
Finding New Love
Joe Biden and Jill Tracy Jocabs were wed on this day. Several years after the death of his first wife, Biden found new love. -
A New Addition to the Family
On this day, Ashley Blazer Biden was welcomed home by her mother, father, and her two half-brothers. Ashley is Joe and Jill Biden's first and last child. -
First Run for Presidency
On June 9, 1987, Joe announced that he would be running for president for the first time. He later dropped out of the election. -
The Passing of an Act
Joe Biden's first known act passed was the Violence Against Women Act. While passing this act he was Senator. He had supported this Act for a while before it was passed. -
Passing an Act
While he was senator, Biden passed the Violent Crime Control Act. He became known for this later. -
Announced as a Running Partner
On August 23, 2008 Obama announced that Senator Joe Biden will be his running mate. This would be Biden's 2nd political job. -
Vice Presidency
Joe Biden was made Vice President for Barack Obama. This would be Joe's second job in politics. -
The Announment
On this day, Joe Biden announced that he will be Obama's running mate for his second term. This would be his last job before becoming president. -
International Leadership
On this day, Joe Biden won the award of Distinguished International Leadership. Biden received this while being Vice President for Obama. He got this award because he is a high achieving leader who shows the essence of transatlantic relationships. -
The Start of a New Term as Vice President
On this day, Joe Biden became a Vice President for the start of Obama's second term. This term lasted till 2017. -
Loss of His First Child
Biden's oldest son, Beau, at the age of 46 passed away. Beau had been diagnosed with brain cancer prior to his death. -
Medal of Freedom
Biden was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama. During this time, Biden was Vice President for Obama. This award is presented to individuals who have shown great contributions to their country. -
The Biden Foundation
Jill and Joe Biden together launched the Biden Foundation. The foundation focuses on several things. Foreign policies, Biden's cancer initiative, community colleges, protecting children, military families, strengthening the middle class, equality, and ending violence against women. -
Running for Office
On this day, Biden announced that he will be running to be the president. This would make him the 46th president of the US. -
Winning the Election
On November 7th, 2020, Joe Biden won the presidency. He is the 46th president. With his Vice President being Kamala Harris, he is still the current president today. -
Making New Holidays
On June 17th, Joe Biden helped to declare Juneteenth a federal holiday. This holiday now marks the end of slavery. The holiday was finalized in Galveston Bay, Texas. -
Running for Re-Election
Biden announced that he will be running for re-election. He has decided to keep Kamala Harris as his running mate. -
Giving Money to Help Aid
On October 20, Biden gave money to the Humanitarian Aid. He gave a total of $9.14 billion dollars to it. It included support for Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine.