Beau Biden, born on February third, nineteen sixty-nine, was a prominent American lawyer, politician, and officer in the Army National Guard. He served as the 44th Attorney General of Delaware from two thousand seven until two thousand fifteen, making significant contributions to the state's legal landscape. As the eldest son of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States, and Neilia Hunter Biden, Beau was deeply rooted in a legacy of public service.
After completing his education at the University of Pennsylvania and Syracuse Law School, Beau joined the Delaware Army National Guard in nineteen ninety-five. He served as an officer in the Army Judge Advocate General's Corps and was deployed to Iraq in two thousand eight, showcasing his commitment to both his country and his community.
Beau's legal career began as a law clerk for a district judge, followed by a role as a federal prosecutor until two thousand four. In two thousand six, he was elected Attorney General of Delaware, a position he held with distinction. Following his father's election as Vice President in two thousand eight, Beau chose to run for re-election rather than pursue his father's former Senate seat, winning decisively.
In April two thousand fourteen, he announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Delaware in the upcoming two thousand sixteen election. Tragically, Beau Biden passed away from glioblastoma in May two thousand fifteen at the age of forty-six. His death resonated nationally, leading to the establishment of the Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot initiative, a part of the twenty-first Century Cures Act, in his honor.