This timeline covers Joe Biden's tenure as the Vice President of the United States under President Barack Obama.
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.