Meet Joe Biden: Our 46th President

Alex Gerwe '21

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On January 20, Joe Biden was sworn in at the Capitol, making him the 46th President of the United States. Former California Senator, Kamala Harris, was inaugurated alongside Biden, making her America’s first female vice president. President Biden has officially moved into the White House, taking the role as the oldest president to hold the office. Here are some other important and fun facts you should know about him:

His Political Background

President Biden is no stranger to politics. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has advocated for the environment, civil rights, healthcare, and more since becoming a politician in 1971.

At the age of 30, Biden became a senator in the State of Delaware and served until 2009, when becoming the 47th Vice President of the United States alongside Barack Obama.

Before his campaign for Presidency in 2020, Biden ran for president two other times. He ran once in 1988 and again in 2009.

2. Childhood Stutter

In his childhood, Biden struggled with his speech. He grew up with a stutter and was often bullied for it. To overcome this challenge, Joe read and recited Irish poems in front of a mirror until his speech improved.

Joe Biden’s favorite poem

Source: Wikipedia

President Joe Biden with his favorite dessert

Source: CNBC

3. He Loves Ice Cream!

At the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Biden’s grandkids expressed his adoration for ice cream. Since becoming Vice President in 2008, Joe has often been spotted holding the sweet treat.

To celebrate his inauguration, ice cream company Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream made a new flavor called “White House Chocolate Chip” for him to try.

4. He has Already Started Working

Since being sworn in, Biden has gotten to work on signing executive orders. For example, on January 27, Biden made climate change a national security concern, prioritizing the well-being of our planet.

President Biden has pledged to heal the nation’s divide. In his inauguration speech, he said, “We’ve learned again that democracy is precious. Democracy is fragile. At this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed”.

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