Joe Biden

46th U.S. President

Joe Biden

46th U.S. President

Joe Biden, born November 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is the 46th President of the United States and a member of the Democratic Party. A U.S. Senator from Delaware for 36 years, he served as Vice President under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017. Known for his empathy and resilience, Biden’s career has been shaped by personal tragedy, including the loss of his first wife, daughter, and later his son Beau. Elected President in 2020, he has focused on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, climate change, and rebuilding international alliances.

Biden falls at Air Force Academy graduation ceremony

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  • Monday, 27 January 2025

President Biden tripped over a sandbag and fell to his knees onstage after congratulating U.S. Air Force Academy graduates during their commencement ceremony on Thursday. He was quickly helped up by officials and continued participating in the event. The White House confirmed he was fine, with Biden joking later that he “got sandbagged.”

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