President Biden visits the graves of his first wife and infant daughter on the 49th anniversary of the car crash that killed them.
, visiting their graves at the Saint Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church.
Their deaths occurred just after Delaware voters elected Biden to the Senate in 1972 and the fatal car crash became a defining moment that has shaped his persona and career. His sons Beau and Hunter, ages 4 and 3 at the time, were seriously injured but survived the crash. His wife Neilia and 13-month-old daughter Naomi died after their car was broadsided while they were en route to pick up a Christmas tree.
The tragedy haunted him at the start of his Senate career and has been a touchstone of his presidency, with Biden recently opening a speech in Minnesota by noting how two of that state’s former senators helped him cope. Then Senator-elect Joseph Biden and wife Nelia cut his 30th birthday cake at a party in Wilmington, Del., on Nov. 20, 1972. His son Hunter waits for the first piece.Biden later remarried, Jill, and added daughter Ashley to his family. Both joined him at the church Saturday, as did Hunter and his family among others.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
The Jonas Brothers enlist President Biden for viral 'Joe Byron' TikTok videoThe Jonas Brothers posted a video of themselves in the White House recreating lines like 'Who's the president man, who's the president? Byron! Byron! What do you want to tell Joe Byron right now?What's up baby... take me out to dinner.'
Consulte Mais informação »
Young Americans are souring on Joe BidenWithout the threat of Donald Trump, the president’s policies are coming under increasing scrutiny
Consulte Mais informação »
Harris defends Biden when questioned whether he or Manchin is PresidentVice President Kamala Harris forcefully defended President Joe Biden when recently asked whether he or Sen. Joe Manchin is the president of the United States, as Biden's agenda remains stalled in part because of the West Virginia Democrat.
Consulte Mais informação »
Kamala Harris fires back when asked: Is 'real president' Manchin or Biden?Charlamagne tha God pressed the vice president on whether Senator Joe Manchin was a problem for the administration.
Consulte Mais informação »
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Helps Forbes Celebrate Its 50 Over 50 ListIt was launched earlier this year to shine a light on women over the age of 50 who have achieved significant success later in life.
Consulte Mais informação »
First lady Jill Biden speaks to Waukesha's resilience after holiday parade tragedyFirst lady Jill Biden spoke of a community's resilience and efforts to 'hold both our sorrow and joy' in a visit to Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Wednesday.
Consulte Mais informação »