Biden Is Now The Oldest President In Us History

President-elect Joe Biden Turns 78

Biden Is Now the Oldest President in US History

President-elect Joe Biden turned 78 on Friday, November 20, 2020. He is now the oldest president in US history, and if he mounts another campaign in 2024, he would be asking the country to elect a leader who would be 86 at the end of his tenure.

Biden Has a Long History of Public Service

Biden has spent nearly a half-century in public service as a senator and vice president. He has also endured profound family loss, including the death of his first wife and daughter in a car crash in 1972 and the death of his son Beau from brain cancer in 2015.

Biden's Political Career Spans Decades

Biden's political career has spanned five decades, from his election to the US Senate at age 30 to his election as president at age 78. He is known for his moderate views and his ability to work with both Democrats and Republicans.

In Two Months, Biden Will Take the Reins of a Nation Facing Challenges

Biden will take office on January 20, 2021, facing a politically fractured nation and a number of challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic downturn, and racial inequality.