Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., better known by his nickname Joe Biden, was born on November 20, 1942 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. He served as the 47th Vice President of the United States under the Democratic administration of President Barack Obama from 2009 until 2021. Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States in 2021. He formerly served his home state of Delaware in the United States Senate (1973–2009).