- **Born:** November 20, 1942 in Scranton, [[Pennsylvania]] - **Parents:** Joseph Biden Sr. (used car salesman) and Catherine Eugenia "Jean" Biden (née Finnegan) - **Spouse:** Neilia Hunter (1966-1972, died in car accident), Dr. Jill Tracy Jacobs Biden (married 1977) - **Children:** Joseph "Beau" Biden III (1969-2015), Robert Hunter Biden (born 1970), Naomi "Amy" Biden (1971-1972, died in car accident), Ashley Blazer Biden (born 1981, with Jill) - **Died:** Still living (age 82) - **Highest Office:** 46th President of the [[United States of America (USA)]] (2021-present) - **Other Notable Positions:** U.S. Senator from [[Delaware]] (1973-2009), Vice President under [[Barack Obama]] (2009-2017), Chairman of Senate Judiciary Committee, Chairman of Senate Foreign Relations Committee - **Party Affiliation:** Democratic Party - **Historical Note:** Oldest person ever inaugurated as U.S. President at age 78. As Senator, played key roles in major legislation including the Violence Against Women Act and crime bills. Served as Obama's Vice President during the financial crisis recovery and Affordable Care Act passage. Won 2020 presidential election with over 81 million votes, the most in U.S. history. His presidency has focused on COVID-19 response, infrastructure investment, climate action, and restoring international alliances. Overcame childhood stuttering and personal tragedies including losing his first wife and daughter in 1972 and eldest son Beau to brain cancer in 2015.