The president of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States, [1] indirectly elected to a four-year term via the Electoral College. [2]

Upon his inauguration, he became the oldest president in American history, breaking the record set by Ronald Reagan.[1] Biden entered office amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic crisis, and increased political polarization.[2]

Jan 28, 2025 · Joe Biden has served as the 46th U.S. president, Barack Obama’s vice president, and a U.S. senator for Delaware. Read about his age, early life, wife, and more.

Joe Biden (born November 20, 1942, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.) is the 46th president of the United States (2021–25) and was the 47th vice president of the United States (2009–17) in the Democratic administration of Pres. Barack Obama.

4 days ago · Biden says Equal Rights Amendment is ratified, kicking off expected legal battle as he pushes through final executive actions

Jan 20, 2025 · Joe Biden, in full Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., (born Nov. 20, 1942, Scranton, Pa., U.S.), 46th president of the U.S. (2021–25). After earning a law degree (1968) from Syracuse University in New York, he briefly worked as an attorney in Delaware before turning to politics.

2 days ago · Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. became the 46th president of the United States on Jan. 20, 2021. Known to most people as Joe Biden or simply Joe, he is the oldest person ever elected to the White House.

Dec 16, 2009 · Joe Biden is the 46th president of the United States. He also served as Barack Obama's vice president from 2009‑2017, and as a U.S. Senator from Delaware from 1973‑2009.

Jan 20, 2021 · Joe Biden is the 46th President of the United States. Please find the President’s full biography on the White House website.

Joe Biden was inaugurated as president of the United States on January 20, 2021, having beaten incumbent Pres. Donald Trump in the November 2020 general election by 306 electoral votes to 232. Biden previously served as the 47th vice president of the United States (2009–17) in the Democratic administration of Pres. Barack Obama.