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President #46

Joe Biden

Joe Biden served as the 46th President of the United States from January 20, 2021 to January 20, 2025. A Democrat, his administration prioritized COVID-19 recovery, economic relief, infrastructure investment, and climate policy with Kamala Harris as vice president.

Legacy Summary

Biden's presidency focused on managing the COVID-19 pandemic's aftermath and stabilizing the economy through the American Rescue Plan, while passing major legislation such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act to invest in infrastructure, clean energy, and health care.

On foreign policy he oversaw the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan and led sustained U.S. support for Ukraine after Russia's 2022 invasion; his tenure emphasized restoring alliances, addressing global challenges, and shaping the federal judiciary with key appointments.

Notable Actions

Passed the American Rescue Plan for COVID-19 relief (2021); Enacted the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021); Signed the Inflation Reduction Act advancing climate and health policy (2022); Oversaw the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan (2021); Led sustained U.S. support for Ukraine after Russia's 2022 invasion; Appointed Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

Timeline Entries

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Biden announces sweeping COVID-19 vaccine requirements for large employers and federal contractors
November 4, 2021 • Joe Biden
Executive Action

Biden announces sweeping COVID-19 vaccine requirements for large employers and federal contractors

President Biden unveiled a package of actions—including directing OSHA to develop a rule requiring vaccination or weekly testing for workers at businesses with 100+ employees, mandating vaccines for federal contractors and health-care workers at Medicare/Medicaid facilities, and expanding paid leave for vaccination—that aimed to raise U.S. vaccination rates.

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U.S. and EU launch Global Methane Pledge at COP26
November 2, 2021 • Joe Biden
Foreign Policy

U.S. and EU launch Global Methane Pledge at COP26

At the COP26 climate summit, the United States and European Union launched the Global Methane Pledge, aiming to cut global methane emissions 30% by 2030 from 2020 levels and soliciting international participation.

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