Joe Biden (American President)

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Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.

birthplace

Scranton, PA

birthday

November 20

Life

1942-

age

OFC:78

party

Democratic

presidency highlights

Inflation Reduction Act, Aid to Ukraine, Withdrawal from Afghanistan

nickname:

Amtrak Joe

vice-president:

Kamala Harris

previous office

47th Vice President of USA

key background fact:

Vice President (2009-2017), Senator (Delaware)

occupation

Lawyer

military service

none

children

3: 2 boys 1 girl

wife:

Jill Tracy Jacobs (1977)

height

5' 11½'' / 1.82 m

higher education

Syracuse University College

religion

Roman Catholic

quote

"We are America, second to none, and we own the finish line. Don't forget it."

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actions & events

• Effective response to COVID-19 pandemic
2022 • Landmark climate and infrastructure bills
2024 • Pardon of Hunter Biden amid controversy

economy

2021 • American Rescue Plan to boost economy
2021 • Infrastructure Investment Act
2022 • Inflation Reduction Act targeting climate, taxes

military activity

• Military aid to Ukraine amid Russian invasion
2021 • Withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan
2023 • Signing of record $886 billion defense bill

unique facts

At 78, he is the oldest president to assume office.
He is the only Catholic president since JFK
First to decline to seek reelection after securing enough delegates for renomination

interesting

Elected after serving 36 years in the Senate.
His staff routinely adapted his schedule to conceal signs of declining cognitive ability.

military activity

Military aid to Ukraine amid Russian invasion
2021 Withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan
2023 Signing of record $886 billion defense bill

Legacy

Focused on pandemic response, economic recovery, and climate action. Significant infrastructure and climate bills. Foreign policy aimed at restoring alliances and addressing global crises.

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