A Man Of Half A Century In Public Service

Joe Biden: A Lifetime of Service and Loss

A Man of Half a Century in Public Service

Joe Biden, born November 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, has devoted nearly a half-century of his life to public service. From his early days as a senator to his historic term as vice president, Biden has been a tireless advocate for the American people.

Enduring Profound Family Loss

Beyond his political career, Biden's life has also been marked by profound loss. In 1972, his first wife and infant daughter were killed in a tragic car accident. Decades later, in 2015, his son Beau died after a long battle with brain cancer.

A Statesman for a Fractured Nation

As President-elect, Biden turned 78 on January 20, 2021. He now faces the daunting task of leading a politically fractured nation grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic and deep social divisions.

Drawing on his decades of experience and deep compassion, Biden has pledged to unite the country and restore its leadership on the world stage.

A Lifetime of Service

• Elected to the US Senate at age 29
• Served as vice president under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017
• Elected as the 46th President of the United States in 2020

A Man of Loss

• First wife and infant daughter killed in a car accident in 1972
• Son, Beau, died from brain cancer in 2015

A President for a Divided Nation

• Faces the challenge of uniting a politically fractured country
• Pledges to restore American leadership on the world stage
• Draws on his experience and compassion to lead the nation