Joe Biden is undoubtedly an integral part of US politics with quite a lengthy career, having spent over half of his life in public service. After 50 years of consistent media coverage and famous quotes, is there anything you don't know about the president? There always is, which is why we've gathered 10 facts you should know about the Democratic candidate for the upcoming elections:
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- Biden struggled with a severe stutter as a child but overcame this obstacle through perseverance and practice.
- Biden and his wife Jill moved into the White House with their two dogs, Champ and Major. Champ passed away in 2021, and Major was eventually sent away after an incident where he bit security personnel.
- Even at 81 years old, Biden has an insatiable sweet tooth. His favorite indulgence is chocolate chip ice cream.
- Biden is fond of aviator sunglasses and frequently dons them during public appearances and even meetings with world leaders, a habit that has granted him the nickname "Aviator Joe" by the New York Times.
- Biden loves football and was an accomplished player in high school. In his later years, he became an avid cyclist, though he was captured on camera falling off his bike on several occasions.
- At 29, Biden was elected to the Senate, making him one of the youngest senators in US history. In 2020, at 78 years old, Biden was elected as President, making him the oldest president in US history.
- Biden is enamored with trains; during his time as a senator, he commuted daily by train for 35 years, earning him the nickname "Amtrak Joe" after the American rail corporation.
- Biden has endured numerous tragedies in his life. His first wife and infant daughter were killed in a car accident. When Jill, his second wife, entered his life, his sons immediately embraced her as their mother, and they were overjoyed when Biden and Jill married.
- The Catholic Biden chose to use an ancient family Bible, dating back to 1893, for every oath of office, including his presidential inauguration. Over the years, his massive 5-inch thick, 14-pound Bible has garnered significant attention due to its extraordinary size and weight.
- Biden identifies as a Zionist and enjoys recounting a meeting with former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, during which she told him, "We Israelis have a secret weapon. We have nowhere else to go. " This quote profoundly impacted him.
