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Joe Biden
He ran for president three times across forty years, lost twice, and won the third time at the age of seventy-seven.
Born 1942
Life Journey
A long path through loss, persistence and national leadership
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1942–1965
Early life
Joe Biden grew up in a working-class family, where financial struggles and personal determination shaped his outlook and ambitions.