Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. (/ˈbaɪdən/ BY-dən; born November 20, 1942) is an American politician who is the 46th and current president of the United States.
Who is the oldest elected president?
The youngest to become president by election was John F. Kennedy, who was inaugurated at age 43. The oldest person to assume the presidency was Joe Biden, who took the presidential oath of office two months after turning 78.
How old was Ronald Reagan when he was elected president?
At 69 years, 349 days of age at the time of his first inauguration, Reagan was the oldest person to assume the U.S. presidency, a distinction he held until 2017, when Donald Trump was inaugurated at age 70 years, 220 days.
Was Joe Biden president once?
This is the electoral history of Joe Biden, the 46th and current president of the United States. Biden served as the 47th vice president (2009–2017) and as a United States senator from Delaware (1973–2009). Biden is the oldest elected and serving president, the second Catholic president after John F.
Has there ever been an unmarried President?
James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States (1857-1861), served immediately prior to the American Civil War. He remains the only President to be elected from Pennsylvania and to remain a lifelong bachelor.
What President died the youngest?
John F. Kennedy, assassinated at the age of 46 years, 177 days, was the nation's shortest-lived president; the youngest to have died by natural causes was James K. Polk, who died of cholera at the age of 53 years, 225 days.
What happens if US President dies?
If the President dies, resigns or is removed from office, the Vice President becomes President for the rest of the term. If the Vice President is unable to serve, Speaker of the House acts as President.
Who ran against Obama?
| Nominee Barack Obama Mitt Romney | Party Democratic Republican | Home state Illinois Massachusetts | Running mate Joe Biden Paul Ryan | Electoral vote 332 206 |
Does the first lady have to be the president's wife?
The position is traditionally filled by the wife of the president of the United States, but, on occasion, the title has been applied to women who were not presidents' wives, such as when the president was a bachelor or widower, or when the wife of the president was unable to fulfill the duties of the first lady.
Does the first lady receive a salary?
The first lady has her own staff that includes a chief of staff, press secretary, White House Social Secretary, and Chief Floral Designer. … Despite the significant responsibilities usually handled by the first lady, she does not receive a salary.
Who was the 13 president?
Millard Fillmore
, a member of the Whig party
What President died in a tub?
| William Howard Taft | Born September 15, 1857 Cincinnati, Ohio, | Died March 8, 1930 (aged 72) Washington, D.C. | Political party Republican | Spouse(s) Helen Herron Taft |
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Which President passed away while in office?
William Henry Harrison, an American military officer and politician, was the ninth President of the United States (1841), the oldest President to be elected at the time. On his 32nd day, he became the first to die in office, serving the shortest tenure in U.S. Presidential history.
Who was the only man to work as an actor before becoming President?
Ronald Reagan, originally an American actor and politician, became the 40th President of the United States serving from 1981 to 1989.
What's Barack Obama's net worth?
| Name Net worth (millions of 2016 US$) Lifespan | Barack Obama 40 born 1961 | George W. Bush 39 born 1946 | James Monroe 30 1758–1831 | Martin Van Buren 29 1782–1862 |
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