Discover the defining moments in the early life of Marco Rubio. From birth to education, explore key events.
Marco Rubio is an American politician, lawyer, and diplomat currently serving as the 72nd United States Secretary of State since 2025. As a member of the Republican Party, Rubio is also acting in various other roles including National Security Advisor, Archivist of the United States, and Administrator of USAID.
In 1956, Marco Rubio's maternal grandfather, Pedro Victor Garcia, legally immigrated to the U.S.
In 1956, Marco Rubio's parents left Cuba during the Batista regime.
In 1956, Marco Rubio's parents, Mario Rubio Reina and Oriales (née García) Rubio, immigrated to the United States from Cuba during the regime of Fulgencio Batista.
In 1959, Pedro Victor Garcia, Marco Rubio's maternal grandfather, returned to Cuba to find work.
In 1961, Marco Rubio's mother made a month-long return trip to Cuba.
In 1961, Rubio's mother took his two elder siblings back to Cuba with the intention of living there permanently, but changed plans due to the nation's move toward communism.
In 1962, Pedro Victor Garcia fled communist Cuba and returned to the U.S. without a visa, leading to his detention as an undocumented immigrant.
In 1966, after the Cuban Adjustment Act passed, Pedro Victor Garcia reapplied for permanent resident status, and his residency was approved.
On May 28, 1971, Marco Antonio Rubio was born.
In 1975, Marco Rubio's parents became naturalized U.S. citizens.
In 1984, Marco Rubio received his first communion as a Catholic before moving with his family back to Miami a year later.
In 1993, Marco Rubio earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Florida.
In 1996, Marco Rubio earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law.
In 2008, Marco Rubio left the Florida legislature due to term limits and began teaching at Florida International University.
In 2012, Marco Rubio paid off $100,000 in student loans.
In January 2017, Marco Rubio stated that he would be a "private citizen", leading to speculation that his political career was over. This came after he suspended his presidential campaign in March 2016 and ruled out other political positions.
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