Joe Biden Today: Photos of the Former President then & Now

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Paige Kindlick, Jessica Acosta

May 19, 2025 12:59PM EDT

US President Joe Biden speaks during a conference of the Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) at the Sofitel Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, on April 15, 2025. The event marked Biden's first public remarks since leaving the office of the US Presidency. (Photo by tannen MAURY / AFP) / QUALITY REPEAT (Photo by TANNEN MAURY/AFP via Getty Images)

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Joe Biden has revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. See photos of the former President of the United States.

Joe Biden was born on November 20, 1941, as Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. He is best known for his political career, having served as a U.S. senator, Vice President during former President Barack Obama’s administration, and later as the 46th President of the United States.

Outside of politics, he is a father to Ashley, whom he shares with his wife, Dr. Jill Biden. He also has three other children—Hunter, and the late Beau and Naomi—with his late first wife, Neilia Hunter Biden.

On May 19, 2025, Biden revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Scroll through photos of the politician throughout the years in our gallery below.

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Senator Joe Biden Makes Presidential Bid 1987

Senator Joe Biden Makes Presidential Bid 1987 — Joe Biden United States Washington
Senator Joe Biden Makes Presidential Bid 1987

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Senator Joe Biden Makes Presidential Bid 1987

Senator Joe Biden Makes Presidential Bid 1987 — Joe Biden United States Washington
Senator Joe Biden Makes Presidential Bid 1987

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Confirmation Hearing as Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court, Washington, District of Columbia, USA – 14 Jun 1993

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Confirmation Hearing as Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court, Washington, District of Columbia, USA – 14 Jun 1993 — United States Senator Joe Biden (Democrat of Delaware), Chairman, US Senate Committee on the Judiciary and Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, prior to her confirmation hearing before the US Senate Committee on the Judiciary as Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. If confirmed, Judge Ginsburg will replace Associate Justice Byron R. White.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Confirmation Hearing as Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court, Washington, District of Columbia, USA – 14 Jun 1993

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Usa Elections – Mar 2007

Usa Elections – Mar 2007 — Us Senator and Democratic Presidential Hopeful Joe Biden (democrat / Delaware) Speaks to a Group of Potential Supporters During a Stop in Des Moines Iowa Saturday 10 March 2007
Usa Elections – Mar 2007

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Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado – 28 Aug 2008

Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado – 28 Aug 2008 — Democratic Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (R) (D-IL) and his running mate Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) wave to the crowd after Obama delivered his acceptance speech during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver on August 28, 2008.
Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado – 28 Aug 2008

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Barack Obama announces Joe Biden as his running mate in Springfield, IL, Illinois, United States – 23 Aug 2008

Barack Obama announces Joe Biden as his running mate in Springfield, IL, Illinois, United States – 23 Aug 2008 — Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL), left, his wife Michelle, vice President candidate Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE), right, and his wife Jill wave to supporters during a rally at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, IL., on August 23, 2008. Obama announced Biden as his running mate today.
Barack Obama announces Joe Biden as his running mate in Springfield, IL, Illinois, United States – 23 Aug 2008

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Historical Collection

Historical Collection — Vice President Joe Biden takes the oath of office at the 56th Presidential Inauguration. Jan. 20 2009.
Historical Collection

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Usa Obama Inauguration – Jan 2009

Usa Obama Inauguration – Jan 2009 — Us Vice President Joe Biden (r) and His Wife Jill Biden Dance During the Neighborhood Ball at the Washington Convention Center in Washington Dc Usa 20 January 2009 President Barack Obama Will Attend the Ball As the First of Many He Will Attend Over the Course of the Night Several Hours After Being Sworn in As the 44th President of the United States
Usa Obama Inauguration – Jan 2009

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Vice President Biden Holds Bilateral Meeting With Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, Washington, District of Columbia, United States – 14 Feb 2012

Vice President Biden Holds Bilateral Meeting With Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, Washington, District of Columbia, United States – 14 Feb 2012 — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (R) and Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping shake hands during an expanded bilateral meeting with other U.S. and Chinese officials in the Roosevelt Room at the White House February 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. While in Washington, Vice President Xi will meet with Biden, President Barack Obama and other senior Administration officials to discuss a broad range of bilateral, regional, and global issues.
Vice President Biden Holds Bilateral Meeting With Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, Washington, District of Columbia, United States – 14 Feb 2012

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UPI Pictures of the Year 2021 – WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, United States – 02 Dec 2021

UPI Pictures of the Year 2021 – WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, United States – 02 Dec 2021 — President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. walks the parade route with his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, following his inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
UPI Pictures of the Year 2021 – WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, United States – 02 Dec 2021

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UPI Pictures of the Year 2021 – WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, United States – 02 Dec 2021

UPI Pictures of the Year 2021 – WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, United States – 02 Dec 2021 — Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible at the U.S. Capitol at the 59th Presidential Inauguration on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, in Washington DC.
UPI Pictures of the Year 2021 – WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, United States – 02 Dec 2021

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Biden Wedding Release, Washington, District of Columbia, USA – 19 Nov 2022

Biden Wedding Release, Washington, District of Columbia, USA – 19 Nov 2022 — United States President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden attend the wedding of Peter Neal and Naomi Biden Neal, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. Mandatory
Biden Wedding Release, Washington, District of Columbia, USA – 19 Nov 2022
Wearing Ralph Lauren

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President Of The United States Joe Biden And Vice President Of The United States Kamala Harris Deliver Remarks At The DNC Winter Meeting, Philadelphia – 03 Feb 2023

President Of The United States Joe Biden And Vice President Of The United States Kamala Harris Deliver Remarks At The DNC Winter Meeting, Philadelphia – 03 Feb 2023 — Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris and President of the United States Joe Biden on stage at the Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States on February 3, 2023.
President Of The United States Joe Biden And Vice President Of The United States Kamala Harris Deliver Remarks At The DNC Winter Meeting, Philadelphia – 03 Feb 2023

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President Biden with Eva Longoria at a screening of the movie “Flamin’ Hot”, Washington, District of Columbia, USA – 15 Jun 2023

President Biden with Eva Longoria at a screening of the movie “Flamin’ Hot”, Washington, District of Columbia, USA – 15 Jun 2023 — United States President Joe Biden smiles at a screening of the film “Flamin’ Hot” on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC.
President Biden with Eva Longoria at a screening of the movie “Flamin’ Hot”, Washington, District of Columbia, USA – 15 Jun 2023

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Joe Biden Speaking At the Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled Conference

Joe Biden Speaking At the Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled Conference — Former U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at a conference for Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled in April 2025.

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