Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was born on November 20, 1942. Biden, who aligns with the centrist wing of the Democratic Party, served as the U.S. Senator from Delaware from 1973 to 2009. He later went on to become the 46th President of the United States and previously served as the 47th Vice President under President Barack Obama.

On August 27, 1966, Joe Biden married Neilia Hunter, a student at Syracuse University. Despite her parents' initial reluctance due to religious differences, their wedding took place in a Catholic church in Skaneateles, New York. They had three children, Joseph R. 'Beau' Biden III, Robert Hunter Biden, and Naomi Christina 'Amy' Biden.

In 1970, Joe Biden ran for the 4th district seat on the New Castle County Council on a liberal platform that included support for public housing in the suburbs. He won the general election by defeating Republican Lawrence T. Messick and took office on January 5, 1971. Biden served until January 1, 1973, opposing large highway projects during his tenure, which he argued might disrupt Wilmington neighborhoods.

In 1972, Joe Biden became a junior senator from Delaware by defeating the Republican incumbent J. Caleb Boggs in the U.S. Senate election. Despite being the sole Democratic candidate challenging Boggs with limited campaign funds, Biden's family-operated campaign focused on key issues such as environmental concerns, Vietnam withdrawal, civil rights, public transportation, fair taxation, healthcare, and public dissatisfaction with politics. Despite being behind in polls, Biden won with a 50.5% majority vote, thanks to his energetic demeanor, familial charm, and emotional connection with voters.

On December 18, 1972, a few weeks after Joe Biden was elected senator, a tragic automobile accident claimed the lives of his wife Neilia and one-year-old daughter Naomi in Hockessin, Delaware. The accident left Biden's sons Beau and Hunter injured. Despite considering resignation to care for them, Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield persuaded him to stay. The incident filled Biden with anger, religious doubt, and difficulty focusing on work.

In 1975, Joe Biden met teacher Jill Tracy Jacobs on a blind date, leading to their marriage at the United Nations chapel in New York on June 17, 1977. Their honeymoon at Lake Balaton in the Hungarian People's Republic played a pivotal role in renewing Biden's interest in politics and life. Biden, a Roman Catholic, attends Mass with his wife at St. Joseph's on the Brandywine in Greenville, Delaware.

On June 9, 1987, Joe Biden officially announced his candidacy for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination. Recognized as a strong contender, Biden's decision was influenced by his moderate image, effective speaking ability, and high profile as the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. His appeal to Baby Boomers and fundraising success in the first quarter of 1987 added momentum to his campaign.

On September 23, 1987, Joe Biden withdrew his candidacy for the 1988 presidential race. He attributed his withdrawal to the overshadowing impact of exaggerated disclosures about his past mistakes, including false or exaggerated claims about his early life. The limited amount of other news about the presidential race contributed to the decision to end his campaign.

On January 3, 2008, Joe Biden faced a setback in the Iowa caucuses, placing fifth and garnering less than one percent of the state delegates. This disappointing result led to his withdrawal from the 2008 presidential race. Despite the lack of success, Biden's campaign in 2008 had a lasting impact, elevating his stature in the political world.

On August 22, 2008, Barack Obama announces that Joe Biden will be his running mate for the 2008 presidential campaign. The choice is seen as a strategic move to complement the ticket with Biden's foreign policy and national security experience, as well as his appeal to middle-class and blue-collar voters.

On August 23, 2008, Joe Biden spoke at the vice presidential announcement at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. This marked a significant moment as Biden was introduced as a key figure in the upcoming presidential campaign.

On August 27, 2008, Joe Biden is officially nominated for Vice President by voice vote at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.

On October 2, 2008, Joe Biden participated in the vice-presidential debate with Sarah Palin at Washington University in St. Louis. Post-debate polls found that while Palin exceeded many voters' expectations, Biden had won the debate overall.

On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama and Joe Biden are elected with 53% of the popular vote and 365 electoral votes, defeating McCain–Palin's 173.

On January 15, 2009, Joe Biden cast his last Senate vote, supporting the release of the second $350 billion for the Troubled Asset Relief Program, and resigned from the Senate later that day.

On January 20, 2009, Joseph Biden was inaugurated as the 47th Vice President of the United States under President Barack Obama. As a key member of the Democratic Party, Biden played a significant role in shaping the administration's policies during his two terms as Vice President.

On March 23, 2010, a microphone picks up Biden telling the president that signing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was 'a big deal'. Despite differing personalities, Obama and Biden form a friendship.

In March 2011, Biden leads negotiations with Congress to resolve federal spending levels, resulting in the Budget Control Act of 2011 being signed on August 2, 2011. The Act addresses the U.S. debt ceiling crisis and prevents a government shutdown.

In the vice-presidential debate on October 11 with Republican nominee Paul Ryan, Biden defended the Obama administration's record. This debate was a significant event in the 2012 election campaign, providing a platform for Biden to articulate and defend the administration's policies and achievements.

On November 6, 2012, Barack Obama and Joe Biden win reelection over Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan with 332 Electoral College votes and 51% of the popular vote.

Joe Biden is inaugurated to a second term on January 20, 2013, at a small ceremony at Number One Observatory Circle, his official residence, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor presiding. A public ceremony takes place on January 21.

Joe Biden's son Beau Biden, an Army Judge Advocate, passed away in 2015 from brain cancer. Beau had served in Iraq and later became Delaware Attorney General. His death marked a significant loss for the Biden family and the nation, contributing to the family's enduring challenges.

During his second term, Biden is often said to be preparing for a bid for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination. On October 21, 2015, Biden announces his decision not to run for president in 2016.

Joseph Biden's tenure as the 47th Vice President concluded on January 20, 2017. His eight years in the position were marked by various political and policy endeavors, contributing to the Obama administration's legacy.

Ahead of his presidential campaign, Joe Biden complimented Vice President Pence as a 'decent guy' in a speech, leading to criticism due to Pence's controversial stances. Biden later clarified his remarks.

On April 25, 2019, Joe Biden launches his presidential campaign, expressing concern about the Trump administration and a 'sense of duty.'

During the 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden pledged to lead a significant effort to reduce long-standing racial disparities in healthcare.

When Bernie Sanders suspends his campaign on April 8, 2020, Biden becomes the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee for president.

On April 13, 2020, Bernie Sanders endorses Biden in a live-streamed discussion from their homes.

Former President Barack Obama endorses Biden the next day after Sanders, on April 14, 2020.

On August 11, 2020, Biden announces U.S. Senator Kamala Harris of California as his running mate, making her the first African American and first South Asian American vice-presidential nominee on a major-party ticket.

On August 18, 2020, Biden is officially nominated at the 2020 Democratic National Convention as the Democratic Party nominee for president in the 2020 election.

Following his defeat, Donald Trump refuses to concede, insisting the election had been 'stolen' from him through 'voter fraud.' He challenges the results in court and promotes numerous conspiracy theories in an attempt to overturn the election results.

On November 3, 2020, Joe Biden won the presidential election against incumbent President Donald Trump, becoming the 46th President of the United States.

On November 7, 2020, Joe Biden, alongside his running mate Kamala Harris, secured victory in the 2020 presidential election, defeating incumbents Donald Trump and Mike Pence. This outcome marked a significant shift in the political landscape.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were declared winners of the 2020 election after several days of vote counting. The Electoral College later confirmed their victory, but President Trump refused to concede.

On November 23, 2020, General Services Administrator Emily W. Murphy formally recognizes Biden as the apparent winner of the 2020 election and authorizes the start of a transition process to the Biden administration.

On December 8, 2020, President-elect Joe Biden announced his nomination of Austin as the next Secretary of Defense in an op-ed published by the Atlantic.

After the Capitol was cleared, Congress resumes its joint session and officially certifies the election results, with Vice President Mike Pence declaring Biden and Harris the winners.

On January 20, 2021, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States. The inauguration marked the official commencement of Biden's presidency, bringing with it a renewed focus on unity and addressing pressing national issues.

Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States.

President Biden announced a new deadline for the full withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Afghanistan, setting it for September 11, 2021.

U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga meet at the new White House to discuss various issues, including the complete denuclearization of North Korea.

In the first 100 days, Biden signs executive orders, addresses the COVID-19 pandemic, passes the American Rescue Plan Act, and sets the tone for his administration.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announces the Biden administration's new approach for the complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, emphasizing a calibrated and practical approach open to diplomacy. This marks a departure from previous policies of 'strategic patience' and 'grand bargain.'

U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Moon Jae-in release a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to pursue diplomacy and dialogue in addressing North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Biden also announces career diplomat Sung Kim as his envoy to North Korea.

Biden met with Jens Stoltenberg in the Oval Office, discussing foreign policy.

Biden addressed the fall of Kabul in a video conference, ordering assistance in the evacuation.

Biden participated in a week of summits in Europe, addressing various important issues.

Biden announced AUKUS, a security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, including nuclear-powered submarines for Australia.

Biden ordered a counterterrorism raid in northern Syria, resulting in the death of the second leader of the Islamic State.

Biden approved a drone strike that killed the second leader of Al-Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri.

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, experiences mild symptoms, and is treated with Paxlovid. He continues to work in isolation.

Biden stated that U.S. forces would defend Taiwan in the event of an unprecedented attack by China, creating tension.

Classified documents dating to Biden's vice presidency are discovered in a locked closet at the Penn Biden Center, leading to an investigation.

In the midterm elections, Republicans secure a slim majority in the House, and Democrats maintain control of the Senate. Biden is credited for the Democrats' performance.

Biden led the U.S. response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, imposing sanctions and authorizing weapons shipments.

Biden ordered the U.S. Air Force to shoot down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon, leading to strained U.S.-China relations.

Biden visited Kyiv, promising more military aid to Ukraine and denouncing the war.

Biden confirmed he would run for a second term as president in the 2024 election, with Harris as his running mate. The campaign launched four years after the start of his 2020 presidential campaign.

Biden's letter to Peruvian President Dina Boluarte raised controversy due to her administration's response to protests.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy initiated a formal impeachment inquiry against Biden.

Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, leading to a war. Biden supported Israel and called for military aid.

The upcoming presidential election in the United States scheduled for 2024.

Joe Biden ties the record for the most LGBTQ+ judges confirmed in federal courts.