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Vice Presidency

Selection as Vice Presidential Nominee
August 23, 2008
Barack Obama officially announced his selection of Biden as the Democratic Party’s vice presidential nominee.
Inauguration as Vice President
January 20, 2009
Biden was sworn in as the 47th Vice President of the United States.
New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
2010
Biden used his Senate connections to help secure passage of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty between the United States and the Russian Federation.
Reelection as Vice President
2012
Biden was nominated for a second term as vice president at the 2012 Democratic National Convention and was reelected alongside Obama.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
January 12, 2017
Obama awarded Biden the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, just days before they left office.
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Presidential Campaigns and Presidency

First Presidential Campaign
1987
Biden formally declared his candidacy for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination but withdrew due to plagiarism allegations.
Second Presidential Campaign
2008
Biden ran for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination but withdrew after the Iowa Democratic caucus.
Third Presidential Campaign
2020
Biden was officially nominated at the 2020 Democratic National Convention and went on to win the presidential election.
Inauguration as President
January 20, 2021
Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States.
Announcement of Reelection Bid
April 2023
Biden formally announced his bid for reelection as president in 2024.
Withdrawal from Reelection Bid
July 2024
Biden ended his candidacy and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee.
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Main milestones

Birth
November 20, 1942
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Catherine Eugenia 'Jean' Biden and Joseph Robinette Biden Sr. He was the oldest child in a Catholic family of mostly Irish descent.
Family Move to Delaware
1953
Biden's family moved to Delaware when he was ten years old. They initially lived in an apartment in Claymont before moving to a house in nearby Mayfield. His father later became a successful used-car salesman, maintaining the family in a middle-class lifestyle.
High School Graduation
1961
Biden graduated from Archmere Academy in Claymont, Delaware, where he was class president in his junior and senior years and played football and baseball.
University of Delaware Graduation
1965
Biden earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in history and political science from the University of Delaware.
Law Degree and Marriage
1968
Biden earned a Juris Doctor degree from Syracuse University College of Law and married Neilia Hunter. He was admitted to the Delaware bar in 1969 and began practicing law.
Election to U.S. Senate
1972
Biden was elected to the U.S. Senate, representing Delaware. Tragedy struck later that year when his wife and daughter died in a car crash, but he decided to continue his Senate career.
Vice Presidential Nomination
2008
Barack Obama chose Biden as his running mate in the presidential election. Biden served two terms as Vice President from 2009 to 2017, playing a key role in several significant legislative efforts, including the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Affordable Care Act.
Presidential Election
2020
Biden won the Democratic presidential nomination and, with Kamala Harris as his running mate, defeated incumbent President Donald Trump in the general election. He became the 46th President of the United States.
Presidential Inauguration
January 20, 2021
Biden was inaugurated as President, marking the beginning of his term. During his first days in office, he issued numerous executive orders, including rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement and ending the national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border.
American Rescue Plan Act
March 11, 2021
Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus and relief package aimed at supporting the U.S. recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Withdrawal from Re-election
July 21, 2024
After securing enough delegates to become the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election, Biden announced his decision not to seek a second term due to concerns about his age and health. He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, who later lost the general election to Donald Trump.
End of Presidency
January 20, 2025
Biden's presidency ended with the second inauguration of Donald Trump. His term was marked by significant legislative achievements, foreign policy challenges, and the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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