Joe Biden: The 46th President of the United States
Joe Biden is the 46th President of the United States. He was inaugurated on January 20, 2021, succeeding President Donald Trump. Biden served as Vice President under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017. He has had a long career in politics, having served as a U.S. Senator from Delaware for 36 years. In this article, we will discuss the background, political career, and policies of Joe Biden, as well as his presidency so far.
Background and Early Life
Joe Biden was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1942. He is the eldest of four siblings and was raised in a working-class family. Biden attended the University of Delaware, where he earned a bachelor's degree in history. He then went on to Syracuse Law School, where he earned a law degree.
After law school, Biden returned to Delaware and began his political career. In 1972, he was elected to the U.S. Senate, becoming one of the youngest people ever elected to the Senate.
Political Career
During his 36 years in the Senate, Biden established himself as a leading voice on foreign policy, particularly on issues related to the Cold War and the war on terror. He also focused on issues related to crime and drug policy, and he was a leading advocate for the rights of victims of crime.
In 2008, Barack Obama chose Biden to be his running mate in the presidential election. The pair won the election and Biden served as Vice President for two terms, from 2009 to 2017. As Vice President, Biden played a key role in many of the Obama Administration's major policy initiatives, including the Affordable Care Act, the stimulus package, and the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq.
In 2020, Biden announced his candidacy for President of the United States. He ran on a platform that emphasized the need to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, address economic inequality, and address issues related to racial justice. Biden won the Democratic nomination and defeated incumbent President Donald Trump in the general election.
Policies and Presidency
As President, Biden has made tackling the COVID-19 pandemic a top priority. He has also focused on economic recovery, climate change, and racial equity. He has also pledged to strengthen alliances with other countries and to work towards a more fair and just society.
In his first 100 days, he has taken several executive actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including implementing a national mask mandate, and launching a national vaccine program. He has also proposed a $1.9 trillion stimulus package to address the economic impact of the pandemic.
Biden has also taken steps to address climate change, rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, which the U.S withdrew under the previous administration and putting forth a plan to make the U.S. carbon-free by 2050.
On the foreign policy front, Biden has also taken steps to restore relationships with U.S. allies and has taken a more multilateral approach to international issues.
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