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Joe Biden: “When I was elected [in 1972], I had the dubious distinction to be elected the youngest senator in American history and…”

On the recordAugust 1, 2025
When I was elected [in 1972], I had the dubious distinction to be elected the youngest senator in American history and the oldest president in American history. It’s hell turning 40 twice.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware
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nypost.com
Aug 1, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Biden jokes about his age during his speech at the gala.

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