A Look Back At Some Of Vice President Joe Biden's Most Memorable Moments
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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 20: US Vice President Joe Biden attends an event to honor former Vice President Walter Mondale at George Washington University October 20, 2015 in Washington, DC. Biden remains at the center of rumors regarding a potential campaign for the U.S. presidency. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
President Obama Hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping For State Visit
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: US Vice President Joseph Biden stands with his wife Dr. Jill Biden during an arrival ceremony for Chinese president Xi Jinping at the White House September 25, 2015 in Washington, DC. President Obama officially welcoming PresidentÊJinping during a state arrival ceremony followed by a joint news conference news conference later in the day. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Pope Francis Visits U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Pope Francis waves to crowd from the balcony of the US Capitol building, after his address to a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress, September 24, 2015 in Washington, D.C. Joining him are, ( L to R)Arch Bishop Joseph E. Kurtz, Vice President Joe Biden, Senate Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California, House Speaker John Boehner Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader, Cardinal Donald Wuerl.
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Allegheny County Labor Day Parade
PITTSBURGH-September 7: Vice President Joe Biden walks through the street greeting supporters during the annual Allegheny County Labor Day Parade Monday September 7, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
Royals In Washington
US President Barack Obama (2ndR), US Vice President Joseph R. Biden (R), Britain's Prince Charles (2ndL) and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, wait for a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House March 19, 2015 in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)
DC Celebrates Inauguration With Gala Balls
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden dance during the Comander-in-Chief's Inaugural Ball at the Walter Washington Convention Center January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Biden and President Barack Obama each took their oath of office earlier in the day. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Joe Biden Sworn In As U.S. Vice President
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as wife Dr. Jill Biden and son Beau Biden look on during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
VP Biden And Defense Secretary Carter Attend Memorial Service For Servicemen Killed In Chattanooga Shooting
CHATTANOOGA, TN - AUGUST 15: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden pauses as he speaks at a memorial service to honor those killed In Chattanooga shooting at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's McKenzie Arena on August 15, 2015 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The military is putting on the ceremony to honor the sailor and four Marines killed and to say thank you to the men and women who helped responded when Mohammad Abdulazeez shot up a military recruitment center and a Navy operations support center before being killed by law enforcement, (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images)
Obamas, Mourners Attend Funeral For Beau Biden
WILMINGTON, DE - JUNE 6: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (C) and his wife Dr. Jill Biden (R) arrive with family for a mass of Christian burial at St. Anthony of Padua Church for there son, former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, on June 6, 2015 in Wilmington, Delaware. U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to deliver a eulogy for the son of Vice President Joe Biden after he died at 46 following a two-year battle with brain cancer. (Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images)
Vice President Biden Talks Affordable Care Act in California
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden takes photos with patrons as he meets with health care officials at the Homegirl Cafe on January 23, 2015 in downtown Los Angeles, California. Biden was in town to discuss the upcoming deadline for signing up for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. (Photo by Marcus Yam - Pool/Getty Images)
Vice President Biden Commemorates The 20th Anniversary Of The Violence Against Women Act
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 09: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks about the Violence Against Women Act, at the National Archives September 9, 2014 in Washington, DC. Vice President Biden delivered remarks on the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
President Obama Announces Troop Level In Afghanistan To Remain At Current Level Through 2016
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2012 Vice Presidential Debate
DANVILLE, KY - OCTOBER 11: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (L) and Republican vice presidential candidate U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) participate in the vice presidential debate at Centre College on October 11, 2012 in Danville, Kentucky. This is the second of four debates during the presidential election season and the only debate between the vice presidential candidates before the closely-contested election November 6. (Photo by Rick Wilking-Pool/Getty Images)