Famous People From Delaware

Caesar Rodney

Caesar Rodney

Caesar Rodney was a delegate from Delaware who famously rode 80 miles through a thunderstorm to cast the deciding vote for American independence on July 2, 1776. He later served as President of Delaware during the Revolutionary War, helping to support the Patriot cause despite his poor health.


Joe Biden

Joe Biden

Joe Biden is the 46th President of the United States, inaugurated in January 2021 after serving as Vice President under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017. Before his presidency, he represented Delaware in the U.S. Senate for 36 years, becoming one of the longest-serving senators in American history.