Biden Age

President Joe Biden Turns 80

Biden's Long Public Service Career

Former Senator and Vice President Joe Biden, who was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on November 20, 1942, turned 80 years old on Sunday. The Democratic politician is the oldest person to ever serve as President of the United States.

Biden's Commitment to Public Service

Biden has dedicated nearly half his life to public service. He was first elected to the United States Senate in 1972 and served there for 36 years. In 2009, President Barack Obama selected Biden to be his running mate, and the two served together for eight years.

Biden's Personal Tragedies

Biden's life has been marked by both personal triumphs and tragedies. He lost his first wife and daughter in a car accident shortly after his election to the Senate. He later married Jill Biden, and the couple had one child together. Biden also experienced the loss of his son Beau to cancer in 2015.

Biden's Age and Health

Despite his age, Biden has remained active and engaged as President. He has regularly traveled both domestically and internationally, and he continues to lead the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other global challenges.