20 November - Joe Biden birthday

 

Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., commonly known as Joe Biden, is the 46th President of the United States. Here is a brief overview of his life and presidency:

1. Early Life and Political Career:

   • Born on 20 November 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
   • Elected to the New Castle County Council in Delaware in 1970.
   • Became one of the youngest people ever elected to the U.S. Senate in 1972.

2. Personal Tragedies:

   • Faced personal tragedies, including the death of his first wife and daughter in a car accident in 1972.
   • Experienced the death of his son, Beau Biden, in 2015.

3. Senate Career:

   • Served as U.S. Senator from Delaware from 1973 to 2009.
   • Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and later the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

4. Vice Presidency:

   • Became Vice President under President Barack Obama in 2009.
   • Played a key role in foreign policy, including the Iraq withdrawal and the mission that led to the death of Osama bin Laden.
   • Served two terms as Vice President until 2017.

5. Presidential Campaign of 2020:

   • Ran for the Democratic nomination for president in 2020.
   • Defeated other Democratic candidates and secured the nomination.
   • Chose Kamala Harris as his running mate.
   • Won the 2020 presidential election against incumbent President Donald Trump.

6. Presidential Policies:

   • Focused on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing vaccination efforts, and passing economic relief packages.
   • Rejoined the Paris Agreement on climate change and committed to climate action.
   • Introduced an infrastructure plan called the American Jobs Plan.

7. Foreign Policy:

   • Withdrew U.S. troops from Afghanistan in 2021, ending the longest war in American history.
   • Engaged in diplomatic efforts with allies and addressed global challenges.

8. Challenges:

   • Faced challenges such as a surge in migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.
   • Worked to address issues of racial injustice and police reform.

9. Voting Rights and Legislation:

   • Advocated for voting rights and sought passage of the For the People Act.
   • Pushed for the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act to address economic challenges during the pandemic.

10. Legacy:

    • Still in office, so his legacy is evolving.
    • Emphasizes unity and healing divisions in the country.

Joe Biden's presidency is ongoing, and his leadership is being shaped by various challenges, both domestic and international. His approach to issues such as the economy, public health, and climate change continues to unfold as his term progresses.