On March 28, 2018, Joe Biden, Vice-President of the United States 2009-2016, will be speaking at the Simon Forum. Didn’t get a ticket? Never fear, you can learn more about him here:
Research Starter: Joe Biden
This summary of Joe Biden’s career from our research databases gives just the facts, but it’s a good place to start:
http://bit.ly/biden-starter
Communication and Mass Media Review
Search for “Joe Biden” here to get some juicy articles on “Uncle Joe” in mass media, from his image in political comedy to his 2008 debate against Sarah Palin.
http://libguides.drew.edu/CMMC
The Obama Presidency: A Preliminary Assessment
The chapter on Joe Biden in this 2012 analysis claims Biden saw “the vice president’s role as chief counselor,” thus leading to “ask[ing] unpleasant and searching questions” and “Bidenspeak”—being outspoken and candid.”
http://bit.ly/VP-ObamaPresidency
Being Biden
In this audio series from the Obama whitehouse.gov site (now archived!), Vice President Biden tells “the story behind a photo – of where he was, why it matters to him, and how the experience fits into the broader narrative of the Administration.”
https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/being-biden
Congress.gov
Congress’s website displays profiles for past members that show their portrait, their legislative history and, in Biden’s case, their remarks in the Congressional Record.
http://bit.ly/CongressBiden
Guide to the Presidency, 2016
Did you know the Vice-Presidency originally went to the runner-up in the Presidential elections? See “History of the Vice-Presidency”, p. 201-215, for this and more.
Reference JK 516 .G83 2008
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