Images from Obama presidency: Vice President Joe Biden

President Barack Obama talks with Vice President Joe Biden in the Oval Office, April 15, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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President Barack Obama talks with Vice President Joe Biden in the Oval Office, April 15, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House. (The White House/Chuck Kennedy)
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden participate in a "Let's Move!" video taping on the Colonnade of the White House, Feb. 21, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden participate in a “Let’s Move!” video taping on the Colonnade of the White House, Feb. 21, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House. (The White House/Pete Souza)
Sept. 7, 2012
"The President and Vice President share a laugh before a campaign rally together in Portsmouth, N.H." 
(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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On Sept. 7, 2012, the president and vice president share a laugh before a campaign rally together in Portsmouth, N.H. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House. (The White House/Pete Souza)
June 6, 2015
"The President hugs Vice President Joe Biden after delivering a eulogy during the funeral mass for Beau Biden at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Wilmington, Del." (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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On June 6, 2015, the President hugs Vice President Joe Biden after delivering a eulogy during the funeral mass for Beau Biden at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Wilmington, Del. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House. (The White House/Pete Souza)
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden head towards the Oval Office Private Dining Room for lunch, May 4, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden head towards the Oval Office Private Dining Room for lunch, May 4, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.Ê (The White House/Pete Souza)
Vice President Joe Biden greets President Shimon Peres of Israel prior to lunch in the Cabinet Room of the White House, June 25, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Vice President Joe Biden greets President Shimon Peres of Israel prior to lunch in the Cabinet Room of the White House, June 25, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House. (The White House/Pete Souza)
May 22, 2015
“Great timing by David Lienemann to capture the Blue Angels flyover as the Vice President and other officials applauded during the commencement ceremonies at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.” (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)
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On May 22, 2015, Blue Angels fly over as the Vice President and other officials applauded during the commencement ceremonies at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House. (David Lienemann/The White House/David Lienemann)
President Barack Obama jokes with Vice President Joe Biden in the Oval Office, Dec. 21, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Barack Obama jokes with Vice President Joe Biden in the Oval Office, Dec. 21, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House. (The White House/Pete Souza)
President Barack Obama, with Vice President Joe Biden, conducts a conference call with Rob Nabors, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to discuss the federal government shutdown and debt ceiling, in the Oval Office, Oct. 15, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) 

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President Barack Obama, with Vice President Joe Biden, conducts a conference call with Rob Nabors, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to discuss the federal government shutdown and debt ceiling, in the Oval Office, Oct. 15, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House. (The White House/Pete Souza)
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden greet participants of the Fatherhood Town Hall in the Green Room at the White House, June 19, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden greet participants of the Fatherhood Town Hall in the Green Room at the White House, June 19, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way or used in materials, advertisements, products, or promotions that in any way suggest approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House. (The White House)
Navy corpsmen help Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden into gowns before meeting with patients and their families during a Christmas visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Dec. 25, 2011. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)  

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Navy corpsmen help Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden into gowns before meeting with patients and their families during a Christmas visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Dec. 25, 2011. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House. (David Lienemann/David Lienemann)
April 12, 2013
"Filling in for David Lienemann, Lawrence Jackson made this photograph of the real Vice President, with Julia-Louise Dreyfus, star of the HBO show Veep', in his West Wing office of the White House."
(Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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On April 12, 2013, the real vice president, with Julia-Louis Dreyfus, star of the HBO show “Veep,” in his West Wing office of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House. (The White House/Lawrence Jackson)
July 27, 2013
"David Lienemann made this great frame as the Vice President talked with Commander Timothy Wilke, commanding officer of the U.S.S. Freedom, during a tactical team demonstration, on board the U.S.S. Freedom, at Changi Navy Base in Singapore." 
(Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

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On July 27, 2013, Vice President Joe Biden talked with Commander Timothy Wilke, commanding officer of the U.S.S. Freedom, during a tactical team demonstration, on board the U.S.S. Freedom, at Changi Navy Base in Singapore. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House. (The White House/David Lienemann)
Sept. 8, 2012
"I love the headlight on the vehicle helping to light this frame taken by David Lienemann as the Vice President Joe greets people gathered outside the Obama For America field office in Chillicothe, Ohio." 
(Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

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On Sept. 8, 2012, Vice President Joe Biden greets people gathered outside the Obama For America field office in Chillicothe, Ohio. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House. (The White House/David Lienemann)
President Barack Obama has lunch with Vice President Joe Biden on the Oval Office patio, June 28, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Barack Obama has lunch with Vice President Joe Biden on the Oval Office patio, June 28, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House. (The White House/Pete Souza)
“The Vice President chases children and members of the press with a super soaker during the 2016 Biden Beach Boardwalk Bash held at the Naval Observatory Residence in Washington, D.C.” (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)
On June 4, 2016, the Vice President chases children and members of the press with a super soaker during the 2016 Biden Beach Boardwalk Bash held at the Naval Observatory Residence in Washington, D.C.” (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)
Vice President Joe Biden talks with Richard Overton and Earlene Love-Karo during a Veterans Day receiving line in the Blue Room of the White House, Nov. 11, 2013.  Mr. Overton, 107 years old, is the oldest living World War II veteran. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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Vice President Joe Biden talks with Richard Overton and Earlene Love-Karo during a Veterans Day receiving line in the Blue Room of the White House, Nov. 11, 2013. Mr. Overton, 107 years old, is the oldest living World War II veteran. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House. (The White House/Lawrence Jackson)
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President Barack Obama talks with Vice President Joe Biden in the Oval Office, April 15, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

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President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden participate in a "Let's Move!" video taping on the Colonnade of the White House, Feb. 21, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Sept. 7, 2012
"The President and Vice President share a laugh before a campaign rally together in Portsmouth, N.H." 
(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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June 6, 2015
"The President hugs Vice President Joe Biden after delivering a eulogy during the funeral mass for Beau Biden at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Wilmington, Del." (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden head towards the Oval Office Private Dining Room for lunch, May 4, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Vice President Joe Biden greets President Shimon Peres of Israel prior to lunch in the Cabinet Room of the White House, June 25, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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May 22, 2015
“Great timing by David Lienemann to capture the Blue Angels flyover as the Vice President and other officials applauded during the commencement ceremonies at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.” (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)
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President Barack Obama jokes with Vice President Joe Biden in the Oval Office, Dec. 21, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Barack Obama, with Vice President Joe Biden, conducts a conference call with Rob Nabors, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to discuss the federal government shutdown and debt ceiling, in the Oval Office, Oct. 15, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) 

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President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden greet participants of the Fatherhood Town Hall in the Green Room at the White House, June 19, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Navy corpsmen help Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden into gowns before meeting with patients and their families during a Christmas visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Dec. 25, 2011. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)  

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April 12, 2013
"Filling in for David Lienemann, Lawrence Jackson made this photograph of the real Vice President, with Julia-Louise Dreyfus, star of the HBO show Veep', in his West Wing office of the White House."
(Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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July 27, 2013
"David Lienemann made this great frame as the Vice President talked with Commander Timothy Wilke, commanding officer of the U.S.S. Freedom, during a tactical team demonstration, on board the U.S.S. Freedom, at Changi Navy Base in Singapore." 
(Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

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Sept. 8, 2012
"I love the headlight on the vehicle helping to light this frame taken by David Lienemann as the Vice President Joe greets people gathered outside the Obama For America field office in Chillicothe, Ohio." 
(Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

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President Barack Obama has lunch with Vice President Joe Biden on the Oval Office patio, June 28, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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“The Vice President chases children and members of the press with a super soaker during the 2016 Biden Beach Boardwalk Bash held at the Naval Observatory Residence in Washington, D.C.” (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)
Vice President Joe Biden talks with Richard Overton and Earlene Love-Karo during a Veterans Day receiving line in the Blue Room of the White House, Nov. 11, 2013.  Mr. Overton, 107 years old, is the oldest living World War II veteran. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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WASHINGTON – Vice President Joe Biden served as President Barack Obama’s right-hand man through the administration.

Over eight years, Biden experienced turmoil, laughs and conflict. Also, he served as an adviser and friend to the president.

View some of the images snapped by White House Photographer Pete Souza and his staff.

Sarah Beth Hensley

Sarah Beth Hensley is the Digital News Director at WTOP. She has worked several different roles since she began with WTOP in 2013 and has contributed to award-winning stories and coverage on the website.

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