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Also Known As Jill Tracy Jacobs
Born June 3, 1951 (age 75) • New Jersey
Title / Office first lady (2021-2025)
Notable Works “The View from the East Wing”
Notable Family Members spouse Joe Biden

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Jill Biden with the first dog, Major
U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden
Joe and Jill Biden
Joe and Jill Biden with Barack and Michelle Obama
Jill Biden speaking to military personnel
Jill Biden
Joe Biden raises his right hand as he is sworn in as president, with Jill Biden holding a large Bible, during the inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.
2008 Democratic National Convention
U.S. Vice Pres. Joe Biden with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
U.S. President Joe Biden sits at a desk signing an executive order, surrounded by Vice President Kamala Harris, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, First Lady Jill Biden, Javier Gomez, and LGBTQ advocates in the White House East Room.
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