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.
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.
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
Key highlights and dated events associated with this presidency.
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The White House issued a presidential statement marking the 80th anniversary of the June 6, 1944 Normandy landings, honoring veterans and fallen service members and reaffirming U.S. commitments to its transatlantic allies.
President Biden issued a proclamation designating June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, highlighting the administration’s support for LGBTQ+ civil rights and equality.
U.S. forces carried out strikes against Houthi-controlled military sites in Yemen—targeting missile launchers, radar and weapons storage—after a series of Houthi attacks on commercial vessels and threats to coalition naval forces in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The operations were coordinated with the United Kingdom and regional partners.
President Biden signed into law a roughly $95 billion emergency spending package providing military, economic, and humanitarian aid to Israel and Ukraine and funding to strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific and Taiwan-related assistance.
On Super Tuesday (March 5, 2024) Joe Biden won a majority of Democratic primaries and caucuses across multiple states, increasing his delegate lead and reducing remaining intra-party opposition.
President Biden issued a White House statement and delivered remarks on the second anniversary of Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming U.S. support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and condemning Russian aggression.
The Biden administration submitted an emergency supplemental funding request to Congress—roughly $106 billion—seeking support for Ukraine, military and economic aid for Israel, and security assistance for Taiwan and the Indo‑Pacific, plus humanitarian assistance.
President Biden delivered the 2024 State of the Union to a joint session of Congress, reviewing the administration’s record and laying out priorities for the remainder of his term, including the economy, national security, health care, technology, and democratic institutions.
President Biden issued a formal statement and led White House observances for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, reaffirming U.S. commitment to Holocaust remembrance, education, and combating antisemitism.
New Hampshire held its Democratic primary on January 23, 2024; President Joe Biden, the incumbent and presumptive Democratic nominee, won the contest.
President Biden marked the third anniversary of his January 20, 2021 inauguration with a public statement and remarks reflecting on his administration's record and outlining ongoing priorities.
President Biden issued a presidential proclamation and delivered public remarks honoring Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting civil‑rights achievements and urging renewed action on voting rights and racial equity.