Joe Biden: A Career in Public Service
Early Life and Career
Joe Biden was born on November 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Delaware and Syracuse University Law School. After practicing law for several years, Biden entered politics in 1970 when he was elected to the New Castle County Council.
U.S. Senate
In 1972, Biden was elected to the U.S. Senate, representing the state of Delaware. He served in the Senate for 36 years, during which time he chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
As a Senator, Biden played a leading role in passing landmark legislation such as the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 and the Affordable Care Act of 2010.
Vice President
In 2008, Biden was elected Vice President of the United States, serving under President Barack Obama. As Vice President, Biden played a key role in Obama's domestic and foreign policy agenda.
President
In 2020, Biden was elected President of the United States. He took office on January 20, 2021, and is the 46th President of the United States.
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