12 Things About Joe Biden You Probably Don’t Know

Joe Biden served in the U.S. Senate for 36 years, vice-president for eight years and is the nation’s current Commander-in-Chief, but how well do you know the nation’s chief executive?

Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. is the oldest of the four children and was born in Pennsylvania on November 20, 1942.

Oldest Child

Biden was teased by classmates as a child due to a debilitating stammer.

Childhood Stutter

During his school years President Biden played football. He is said to have caught 19 touchdown passes as a wide receiver and running back as an Archmere Academy Auk.

Football Star

Joe Biden was drafted for service in the Vietnam War. However, he did not serve overseas. He failed the medical exam because of an asthma diagnosis.

Vietnam War

Despite the stresses of the office, Biden does not drink alcohol or smoke. Instead, he has admitted to eating copious amounts of ice-cream.

Biden Doesn’t Drink

Biden’s favorite movie is the classic “Chariots of Fire.”

Biden’s Favorite Movie

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