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Joseph R. Biden, Jr. was born on November 20, 1942 in Scranton,
Pennsylvania. He was first elected to the United States Senate in 1972 and
re-elected in 1978, 1984, 1990, 1996 and 2002. He is currently serving his 6th
term.
EDUCATION
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D. 1968
University of Delaware, B.A. 1965
(Double Major: History/Political Science)
Archmere Academy 1961
PROFESSIONAL
Adjunct Professor, 1991-present
Widener University School of Law
HISTORICAL
In January of 1973 Joe Biden was sworn into office at the age of 30 years, one
month, and 14 days. He is the fifth youngest person to ever serve in the U.S.
Senate (John Henry Eaton of Tennessee, Armistead Mason of Virginia, Henry Clay
of Kentucky, and Rush Holt of West Virginia were younger).
PRIOR TO THE SENATE
New Castle County (Delaware) Council 1970-1972
Attorney, Wilmington, Delaware 1968-1972
LEADERSHIP AND MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
Senate Democratic Steering and Coordination Committee,
Co-Chairman, Senate NATO Observer Group,
Co-Chairman, Senate National Security Working Group,
Vice Chairman, NATO Parliamentary Assembly
Co-Chairman, Congressional Fireman's Caucus
Co-Chairman, Congressional International Anti-Piracy Caucus,
Member, Congressional Air Force Caucus,
Member, National Guard Caucus
Member, Senate Auto Caucus
Member, Senate Biotechnology Caucus
Member, Congressional Port Security Caucus
PERSONAL
Married: Wife, Jill Tracy Biden
Children: Beau Biden; Hunter Biden; Ashley Biden
Grandchildren: Naomi Biden; Finnegan Biden; Roberta Mabel Biden; Natalie Biden;
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