Career Timeline of Beau Biden: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 18, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Beau Biden made an impact.

Beau Biden, son of President Joe Biden, was a prominent American figure. He served as Delaware's Attorney General from 2007 to 2015. Prior to his political career, Biden served as a major in the Delaware Army National Guard, including a deployment to Iraq. He was actively involved in public service and legal matters, demonstrating a commitment to his state and nation. At the time of his death from glioblastoma in 2015 at the age of 46, he was a prospective candidate for governor. His legacy includes the Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot initiative, part of the 21st Century Cures Act, dedicated to cancer research.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1995: Counsel to the Office of Policy Development

In 1995, Beau Biden began working at the United States Department of Justice in Philadelphia as Counsel to the Office of Policy Development.

1998: Work in Kosovo

In 1998, Beau Biden worked in Kosovo on behalf of the OSCE to train judges and prosecutors for the local judicial system, following the Kosovo War.

1999: Work in Kosovo

In 1999, Beau Biden worked in Kosovo on behalf of the OSCE to train judges and prosecutors for the local judicial system, following the Kosovo War.

2003: Joining the Delaware Army National Guard

In 2003, Beau Biden joined the Delaware Army National Guard and attended The JAG School at the University of Virginia.

2004: Partner at Bifferato, Gentilotti, Biden & Balick

In 2004, Beau Biden became a partner in the law firm of Bifferato, Gentilotti, Biden & Balick. He worked there for two years before being elected Attorney General of Delaware.

2004: End of tenure at United States Department of Justice

In 2004, Beau Biden concluded his tenure at the United States Department of Justice in Philadelphia, where he had been working as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office.

2006: Election as Attorney General of Delaware

In 2006, Beau Biden ran for and won the election for Attorney General of Delaware, defeating Ferris Wharton. Major issues in the campaign included the candidates' experience and proposed efforts to address sex offenders, internet predators, senior abuse, and domestic abuse.

2007: Attorney General of Delaware

In 2007, Beau Biden became the 44th Attorney General of Delaware. He served in this role until 2015.

October 3, 2008: Deployment to Iraq

On October 3, 2008, Beau Biden's unit was activated to deploy to Iraq. They were sent to Fort Bliss, Texas, for pre-deployment training. This occurred the day after his father participated in the vice presidential debate.

2008: Introduction of Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention

In 2008, Beau Biden introduced his father, Joe Biden, when Joe was nominated for vice president at the Democratic National Convention. His speech recounted the auto accident that killed his mother and sister.

2008: Criticism over Robert H. Richards IV prosecution

In 2008, Beau Biden was criticized for his handling of the prosecution of Robert H. Richards IV, who was accused of sexually assaulting his young daughter. Biden's office charged Richards with two counts of second-degree rape but later entered a plea bargain with Richards in which Richards pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree rape.

2008: Joe Biden's election to the vice presidency

In 2008, Joe Biden was elected to the vice presidency and resigned from the Senate. It fueled speculation that Beau would run.

January 2009: Travel to Washington, D.C. for Presidential Inauguration

In January 2009, Beau Biden traveled to Washington, D.C. from Iraq for the presidential inauguration and his father's swearing-in as vice president, then returned to Iraq.

July 4, 2009: Visit from Joe Biden in Iraq

On July 4, 2009, Beau Biden received a visit from his father, Joe Biden, at Camp Victory in Iraq.

September 2009: Return from Iraq

In September 2009, Beau Biden returned from Iraq after completing his yearlong stint on active duty, which included a 7-month deployment in the combat zone with the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps. During his deployment, he continued to serve as Delaware's attorney general by working with his office's senior staff.

October 2009: Considering a Senate run

In October 2009, Beau Biden stated that he was considering a run for the Senate and that he would make a final decision in January.

November 2, 2010: Re-election as Delaware Attorney General

On November 2, 2010, Beau Biden was re-elected to a second term as Delaware Attorney General, beating Independent Party of Delaware candidate Doug Campbell.