1. Joe Biden was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on November 20, 1942.
2. Biden was the first Roman Catholic vice president of the United States. 3. Biden is the oldest living president in U.S. history. 4. Biden was the first sitting senator to be elected vice president since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1960. 5. Biden attended the University of Delaware, earning his BA in 1965 and his law degree in 1968. 6. Biden ran for president in 1988 and 2008, but dropped out before either campaign ended. 7. Biden was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1972, representing Delaware for 36 years. 8. Biden chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee from 1987-1995. 9. As vice president, Biden was a key negotiator in the passage of the Affordable Care Act. 10. Biden was a strong advocate for the Paris Climate Agreement, working to get it passed in 2015. 11. Biden was an outspoken opponent of the Iraq War, and voted against its authorization in 2002. 12. Biden was the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee from 2001-2003. 13. Biden is the only vice president to ever cast a tie-breaking vote in the Senate. 14. Biden was the first vice president to serve two complete terms since George Clinton in 1804. 15. Biden was the first vice president to ever be sworn in on a Bible, taking the oath of office on a 5-inch thick, 100-year-old family Bible with his full name inscribed on the cover. 16. Biden has been married to his wife, Jill, since 1977. 17. Biden has two sons, Hunter and Beau, and a daughter, Ashley. 18. Biden is an avid jogger and has completed several marathons. 19. Biden is a lifelong fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and has been a season ticket holder since the 1970s. 20. Biden was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, in 2017. 21. Biden is an avid reader and often reads multiple books at once. 22. Biden is the first vice president to have a memoir published while in office. 23. Biden is the first vice president to have a monthly podcast. 24. Biden was the first vice president to speak at a Democratic National Convention since 1988. 25. As vice president, Biden was named one of the world’s most influential people by Time Magazine. 26. Biden is a staunch advocate for LGBT rights and was the first vice president to attend a pride parade. 27. Biden is a strong proponent of gun control and has supported a ban on assault weapons. 28. Biden is the first vice president to have a Twitter account. 29. Biden was the first vice president to be featured in a Super Bowl commercial. 30. Biden was the first vice president to speak at a National Prayer Breakfast. 31. Biden is a strong supporter of civil rights and has pushed for criminal justice reform. 32. Biden is a strong advocate for women’s rights and was the first vice president to speak at the annual Women in the World Summit. 33. Biden is the first vice president to appear on a late-night talk show. 34. Biden was the first vice president to travel overseas while in office, visiting over 25 countries. 35. Biden is an admirer of the British royal family and has met Queen Elizabeth II on multiple occasions. 36. Biden is an avid collector of antiques and vintage cars. 37. Biden is a strong supporter of the military and has visited troops overseas multiple times. 38. Biden was the first vice president to host a state dinner at the White House. 39. Biden was the first vice president to make an official visit to China. 40. Biden was the first vice president to make an official visit to Iraq. 41. Biden was the first vice president to make an official visit to Afghanistan. 42. Biden was the first vice president to visit a refugee camp in Africa. 43. Biden is a strong advocate for environmental protection and has co-sponsored legislation to reduce global warming. 44. Biden is a strong advocate for education reform, pushing for increased access to Pre-K programs. 45. Biden was the first vice president to host a summit on cancer research. 46. Biden was the first vice president to tour a federal prison while in office. 47. Biden was the first vice president to visit a synagogue while in office. 48. Biden is a strong advocate for LGBT rights and has pushed for the passage of the Equality Act. 49. Biden was the first vice president to support the legalization of same-sex marriage. 50. Biden is a strong proponent of international diplomacy, working to reduce tensions between the United States and other countries.
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