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Joe Biden

@joebiden
39 Events1942 – 202381 Years

Timeline of Joe Biden, 46th president of the United States. Overview of his political career and achievements throughout his life.

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16december
2023
16 december 2023

Biden Attends U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP28)

President Joe Biden participated in the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai from December 6-18, 2023. During the conference, Biden reiterated the U.S. commitment to combating climate change and highlighted new initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote global cooperation.

04oktober
2023
04 oktober 2023

Biden Pardons Federal Offenses of Simple Marijuana Possession

On October 4, 2023, President Joe Biden announced a pardon for all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. The move is part of his administration's effort to reform the criminal justice system and address the disproportionate impact on communities of color.

28juli
2023
28 juli 2023

Biden Signs Executive Order on Climate Resilience

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on July 28, 2023, to boost climate resilience and enhance preparedness for natural disasters. The order includes directives to improve infrastructure, support communities disproportionately affected by climate change, and promote sustainable development.

25april
2023
25 april 2023

Biden Announces 2024 Presidential Bid

On April 25, 2023, President Joe Biden announced his intention to run for re-election in the 2024 presidential race. The announcement sets the stage for what is expected to be a highly contentious election campaign as he seeks to secure a second term in office.

27maart
2023
27 maart 2023

Biden Hosts Democracy Summit

On March 27, 2023, President Joe Biden hosted a virtual Summit for Democracy. The summit was aimed at addressing the challenges faced by democracies worldwide and discussing ways to combat authoritarianism, corruption, and human rights abuses.

13maart
2023
13 maart 2023

Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration in California

President Joe Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration for California on March 13, 2023, following severe winter storms that caused flooding and landslides. The declaration provides federal funding and resources to support recovery efforts and assist affected communities across the state.

07februari
2023
07 februari 2023

Biden's Second State of the Union Address

President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union address on February 7, 2023. He spoke about the administration's accomplishments in job creation, infrastructure investments, healthcare reform, and the continued effort to combat inflation and aid Ukraine.

12januari
2023
12 januari 2023

Biden Announces Distribution of Free COVID-19 Test Kits

On January 12, 2023, President Biden announced the distribution of free at-home COVID-19 test kits to U.S. households as part of his administration's ongoing efforts to combat the spread of the virus. The initiative aims to make testing more accessible and mitigate the impact of future surges.

15november
2022
15 november 2022

Biden Attends G20 Summit in Bali

From November 15-16, 2022, President Joe Biden participated in the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia. During the summit, Biden emphasized global economic recovery, climate change, and strengthening international cooperation. He also held bilateral meetings with other world leaders to discuss various global issues.

11november
2022
11 november 2022

Biden Attends COP27 Climate Summit

President Biden attended the COP27 climate summit in Egypt on November 11, 2022. During his visit, he reiterated the U.S.'s commitment to combat climate change and announced additional funding to support developing countries in their efforts to address environmental challenges.

16augustus
2022
16 augustus 2022

Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act

On August 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic $700 billion legislation aimed at reducing healthcare costs, combating climate change, and lowering the federal deficit. The law includes significant investments in clean energy and provisions to reduce prescription drug prices.

24juni
2022
24 juni 2022

Biden Speaks on Supreme Court's Abortion Ruling

On June 24, 2022, President Biden condemned the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, labeling it a “tragic error.” He voiced concerns about the impact on women’s rights and vowed to protect reproductive health services.

24juni
2022
24 juni 2022

Biden Signs Bipartisan Gun Control Bill

President Joe Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act into law on June 24, 2022. The legislation marks the most significant gun control measures to pass in decades, aiming to enhance background checks for gun buyers under 21 and provide funding for mental health and school security.

16maart
2022
16 maart 2022

Biden Signs $1.5 Trillion Government Funding Bill

On March 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed a $1.5 trillion omnibus spending bill into law, averting a government shutdown. The legislation provides funding for federal agencies and includes significant allocations for domestic programs, defense, infrastructure, and aid for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict.

02maart
2022
02 maart 2022

Biden Delivers State of the Union Address

President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address on March 2, 2022. He outlined his administration’s major achievements, including the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, and addressed pressing issues like inflation, infrastructure, and the Ukraine crisis.

31augustus
2021
31 augustus 2021

U.S. Completes Afghanistan Withdrawal

The United States officially completed its military withdrawal from Afghanistan on August 31, 2021. This event followed a chaotic evacuation from Kabul, marking the end of a two-decade-long conflict in the region.

14april
2021
14 april 2021

Biden Announces Afghanistan Withdrawal Plan

On April 14, 2021, President Biden announced plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021, marking the end of America's longest war. The decision aimed to conclude nearly 20 years of military presence following the Sept 11 attacks.

11maart
2021
11 maart 2021

American Rescue Plan Signed into Law

President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law on March 11, 2021. This $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package aimed to provide economic aid to Americans, fund vaccine distribution, and support state and local governments.

20januari
2021
20 januari 2021

Joe Biden Inaugurated as 46th President

Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States on January 20, 2021. The ceremony was held at the U.S. Capitol and marked the official start of Biden's term. Kamala Harris was also sworn in as Vice President.

07november
2020
07 november 2020

Joe Biden Declared President-Elect

On November 7, 2020, major news outlets declared Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 United States presidential election. Biden secured the presidency by winning key battleground states, thereby surpassing the required 270 electoral votes.

11september
2020
11 september 2020

Biden Names Kamala Harris as His Running Mate

Biden announced that he will be working along with Kamala Harris as his running mate. This grabbed the attention of many. Although Kamala Harris is not the first female vice-presidential nominee, it does send a serious message about Biden’s consideration of minorities in America.

25april
2019
25 april 2019

Biden Announces His Campaign for Presidency

In a campaign video released on social media, Biden announced that he will be running for the president of the United States of America. Shortly after this was announced, the Biden foundation’s chairman announced the suspension of the foundation’s operations. The race between Biden and Donald Trump has started.

To lead America, you have to understand America.

I know how hard it is for folks who are sick, struggling, and wondering how they'll get through the day.

You deserve a president who will fight for you and lead our nation out of these crises. I'll get started on day one. pic.twitter.com/evrWlwqhh1
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 27, 2020

01februari
2017
01 februari 2017

Joe and Jill Biden Launches the Biden Foundation - February 1, 2017

On February 1, 2017, Joe Biden and his wife launched the Biden Foundation. This foundation focuses on seven issues. These are foreign policy, Biden's cancer initiative, community colleges and military families, protecting children, equality, ending violence against women, and strengthening the middle class.

12januari
2017
12 januari 2017

Biden Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

Biden was greatly surprised during a White House ceremony when Obama announced that he would be presenting him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This medal is the nation’s highest civilian honor.

21oktober
2015
21 oktober 2015

Biden Declares That He Will Not Run for Presidency

30mei
2015
30 mei 2015

Biden Loses Eldest Son

Biden has had a long history of losing loved ones. Unfortunately, on May 30, 2015, Biden’s eldest son, Beau Biden, died at age 46 from brain cancer.

06november
2012
06 november 2012

Obama and Biden Reelected for a 2nd Term

With many considering Obama and Biden a political dynamic duo, the citizens of America voted for them to serve another term. Their victory meant the defeat of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan.

20januari
2009
20 januari 2009

Joe Biden Becomes the 47th Vice President of America

On January 20, 2009, Joe Biden became the 47th Vice President of the United States of America. He served under the presidency of Barack Obama, the first African American president of the United States of America.

09juni
1987
09 juni 1987

Biden Announces Candidacy for Presidential Race - June 9, 1987

At age 44, Biden announced his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination on June 9, 1987. By this time, he had already served in the Senate for 14 years. This run was short-lived as it was floored by a video from the Dukakis campaign that revealed that Biden had plagiarized from Neil Kinnock, a British Labor Party leader. 

01januari
1981
01 januari 1981

Joe Biden Becomes US Senate Committee Chair on the Judiciary

Biden was a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary for a long time. He chaired the committee from 1987 until 1995. He also served the committee as ranking minority member from 1981 to 1987. He did another stint in this capacity from 1995 to 1997.

17juni
1977
17 juni 1977

Joe Biden Remarries

Biden met Jill Tracy Jacobs on a blind date with his brother’s help. Interestingly, Biden had already noticed her in a local advertisement. Biden later shared that Jacobs helped to renew his interest in politics and life. They got married on June 17, 1977. Jill Tracy Jacobs grew up in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. She became a teacher in Delaware. 

03januari
1973
03 januari 1973

Joe Biden Serves as US Senator

Biden was the sixth youngest senator in the history of the United States of America. He joined the Senate at age 30, which is the minimum age to serve as a U.S. Senator. He went on to be a part of the Senate from January 3, 1973, to January 20, 2009.

18december
1972
18 december 1972

Joe Biden’s Wife and Daughter Die in a Car Accident

A few weeks after his election to the Senate, Biden’s wife and daughter died in a car crash while they were shopping for Christmas in Hockessin, Delaware. His daughter was only one year old.

07november
1972
07 november 1972

Joe Biden Becomes a US Senator

Biden practiced law in Wilmington, Delaware. He was a public defender at first and then he started his own firm, Biden, and Walsh. Neither corporate law nor criminal law kept Biden’s attention for long. He decided to run as a Democrat for the New Castle County Council and won by a large margin in the region that was typically a Republican district. He served from 1970 to 1972 and then won the U.S. Senate election in 1972.

01mei
1968
01 mei 1968

Joe Biden receives Juris Doctor

Biden moved on from the University of Delaware to receive his Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law in 1968. According to Joe Biden, the experience at the university was exceedingly boring. In order to pull through, Biden had to pull many all-nighters. 

27augustus
1966
27 augustus 1966

Joe Biden Weds Neila Hunter

Biden and Hunter met in 1964 while on spring break in the Bahamas. Her parent was initially reluctant to Hunter and Biden’s relationship, but Biden eventually won their confidence. On August 27, 1966, Biden and Neila Hunter got married. Biden was a law student at the time and Hunter came from a wealthy background in Skaneateles, New York. Hunter was a student at Syracuse University.

01september
1961
01 september 1961

Biden at the University of Delaware

From 1961 to 1965, Biden attended the University of Delaware in Newark. At this university, he spent more time being involved in sports and socializing than he did in studying. He was still able to do well due to his “cramming” abilities.

01september
1957
01 september 1957

Biden's Archmere Academy Years

Joe Biden attended Archmere Academy in Claymont. He was a skilled and popular halfback/wide receiver on the high school’s football team. In his final year, Biden helped the team to move from a perennially losing squad to an undefeated season.

20november
1942
20 november 1942

The Birth of Joe Biden

Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States, was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on November 20, 1942. He is the son of Joseph Robinette Biden Sr. and Catherine Eugenia Finnegan. Biden was the first of four siblings, and he grew up in a close-knit Irish Catholic family with roots tracing back to Derry, Ireland. Alongside his two brothers and a sister, Biden is proud of his heritage and family legacy. It is worth noting that his great-grandfather, Edward F. Blewitt, was a former member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, adding to Biden's rich family history.

 

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