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Joe Biden Biography
Joe Biden
Democratic Presidential Candidate
47th US Vice President

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Full Name: Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr.
Birthdate: Nov. 20, 1942
Birthplace: Scranton, PA
Marital Status: Married to Jill Biden
Children: Four (Beau, Hunter, Naomi, and Ashley)
Religion: Roman Catholic

Involvement:
  • 47th US Vice President, Jan. 20, 2009 - Jan. 20, 2017
  • Adjunct Professor, Widener University School of Law, 1991-2009
  • US Senator (D-DE), Jan. 5, 1973-Jan. 15, 2009
  • Presidential Candidate, 2008
  • Presidential Candidate, 1988
  • Member, New Castle County Council, 1970-1972
  • Attorney, Private Practices, 1968-1972

Education:
  • JD, Syracuse University College of Law, 1968
  • BA, History and Political Science, University of Delaware, 1965

Publications:
  • Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose, 2017
  • Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics, 2007


Contact Information:
E-Mail:Contact Form
Campaign Website:joebiden.com
Twitter:@JoeBiden
Instagram:instagram.com/joebiden
Facebook: facebook.com/joebiden
 
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