Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. is the 46th and current President of the United States. He served as the 47th vice president from 2009 to 2017 under President Barack Obama, and he represented Delaware in the United States Senate from 1973 to 2009.
Biden was born on November 20, 1942 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the oldest of four siblings. His mother, Catherine Eugenia "Jean" Biden (née Finnegan), was of Irish descent, and his father, Joseph Robinette Biden Sr., was of Irish, English, and French ancestry. Biden's family struggled financially during his childhood, and he worked as a paperboy and a used car salesman to help make ends meet.
Biden attended the University of Delaware, where he received a bachelor's degree in history and political science in 1965. He then attended Syracuse University College of Law, earning his Juris Doctor in 1968. After law school, Biden worked as a public defender and later as a county councilman in New Castle County, Delaware.
In 1972, at the age of 29, Biden was elected to the United States Senate, becoming the sixth-youngest senator in American history. He served as a senator for 36 years, during which time he became known for his work on issues such as crime, foreign policy, and civil rights.
In 2009, Biden was elected as the vice president under President Barack Obama, and he served in that role until 2017. In 2020, he announced his candidacy for president and went on to win the election, defeating incumbent President Donald Trump.
Biden has a net worth of approximately $9 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. This includes his salary as president, as well as income from his book sales and investments.
Throughout his career, Biden has been recognized for his leadership and public service, receiving numerous awards and accolades, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States.
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