A biography of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States:**
from childhood through the Senate to his election as vice president**
and, in 2020, as president.
The road to the presidency of the United States was a long--and
determined--one for Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. From Joe's childhood in
Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Delaware, his close-knit,
devoted family gave him the foundation that would guide him through
life. His family's unwavering support bolstered Joe when he was bullied
for stuttering, attended law school, and became a public defender.
They encouraged Joe when he pursued a career in politics and became the
sixth youngest senator in US history. They consoled him when he suffered
the devastating loss of his first wife and baby daughter and years later
the death of his eldest son, Beau. And they cheered Joe when he served
two vice presidential terms with President Barrack Obama.
After a lifetime marked by perseverance, integrity, and accomplishment,
Joe Biden and running mate, Kamala Harris, won the 2020 presidential
election. And standing by his side each and every step of the way was
his wife Jill, his children, and his grandchildren--his family.