Early Life and Education of Josh Shapiro: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Josh Shapiro. From birth to education, explore key events.

Joshua David Shapiro is an American politician and lawyer who has served as the 48th Governor of Pennsylvania since 2023. A Democrat, he previously held the position of Pennsylvania's Attorney General from 2017 to 2023. Prior to his role as Attorney General, Shapiro served on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners from 2012 to 2017, establishing himself in Pennsylvania politics.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

June 20, 1973: Joshua Shapiro Born

On June 20, 1973, Joshua David Shapiro was born. He later became an American politician and lawyer.

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1992: Elected Student Body President at University of Rochester

In 1992, Shapiro was the first freshman ever elected student body president of the University of Rochester.

1993: Published "Peace not Possible" Op-Ed

In 1993, Shapiro published an op-ed in the Campus Times student newspaper titled "Peace not Possible", where he claimed that peace "will never come" to the Middle East.

1995: Graduated from University of Rochester

In 1995, Shapiro graduated magna cum laude from the University of Rochester.

1997: Marriage to Lori

In 1997, Josh Shapiro proposed to his wife, Lori, in Jerusalem and they married on May 25 of that year.

2002: Earned Juris Doctor from Georgetown University

In 2002, Shapiro earned his Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center.

2016: Maura Kathio charged in bath salts case.

In 2016, Maura Kathio was previously charged in a major bath salts case.

January 17, 2023: Inauguration as Governor of Pennsylvania

On January 17, 2023, Josh Shapiro was sworn in as the governor of Pennsylvania, using a stack of three Hebrew Bibles, including one from the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. He is the third Jewish governor in the history of Pennsylvania and the state's first Generation X governor.

June 11, 2023: Disaster Emergency Proclamation After I-95 Collapse

On June 11, 2023, Governor Shapiro issued a "disaster emergency" proclamation following the collapse of a section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia. The proclamation authorized the use of up to $7 million in state funds for reconstruction and enabled state agencies to allocate resources to respond to the collapse.

2024: Statement Regarding Israeli Army Service

In 2024, a spokesperson clarified that Shapiro was "at no time engaged in any military activities", after reports he was a past volunteer in the Israeli army.

2024: Spokesperson States Shapiro Supports Two-State Solution

In 2024, a spokesperson for Shapiro stated that his position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict had changed since his 1993 op-ed and that he now supports a two-state solution.