Joe Biden Biography

Joe Biden, 46th U.S. President

Presumptive Democratic Nominee

Democrat (incumbent)

Candidacy announced: Apr. 25, 2023

Federal Election Committee (FEC) financial data

Personal Life

Full Name: Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr.

Birthdate: Nov. 20, 1942

Birthplace: Scranton, Pennsylvania

Marital Status: married to Jill Biden, English instructor at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)

Children:

• Beau Biden, former Attorney General of Delaware, 1969-2015 (died of cancer)
• Hunter Biden, attorney and artist
• Naomi Biden, 1971-1972 (died in car crash)
• Ashley Biden, philanthropist

Religion: Roman Catholic

Pets:

• German Shepherd, Commander
• Tabby cat, Willow

Career, Education, & Publications

Career Highlights:

• 46th U.S. President, Jan. 20, 2021-present
• Co-founder, Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement, University of Pennsylvania, 2018
• Honorary Professor, University of Pennsylvania, 2017-2019
• 47th U.S. Vice President, Jan. 20, 2009 – Jan. 20, 2017
• Adjunct Professor, Widener University School of Law, 1991-2009
• U.S. Senator (D-DE), Jan. 5, 1973-Jan. 15, 2009
• Presidential Candidate, 2008
• Presidential Candidate, 1988
• Attorney, private practices, 1968-1972

Education:

• JD, Syracuse University College of Law, 1968
• BA, history and political science, University of Delaware, 1965

Select Publications:

• Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose, 2017
• Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics, 2007

Internet & Social Media Presence