Inauguration 2021: Americans Are Emotional Over Connection Between Joe Biden's Late Son Beau and the No. 46

Brian Jones

01/20/2021 12:08 pm EST

Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States today, and it's been an emotional time for him and his family. His son, Beau Biden, died at the age of 46 in 2015 after battling brain cancer. On Tuesday afternoon, Joe Biden got emotional when talking about his son at Delaware's farewell event.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I only have one regret: He's not here because we should be introducing him as president," Biden said, as reported by the New York Post. "When I die, Delaware will be written on my heart and the hearts of all the Bidens. We love you all. "You've been there for us in the good and the bad. You've never walked away, and I am proud, proud, proud to be a son of Delaware, and I am even more proud to be standing here doing this from the Major Beau Biden facility."

Beau Biden had plans to run for president. He was the 44th Attorney General of Delaware and was a Major in the Delaware Army National Guard. Beau was the eldest of three children from the marriage of Joe and his first wife, Neilia Hunter Biden. Here's a look at Americans getting emotional over the connection with Hunter Biden and the number 46.

Promise

Before Beau died, he had a message for his father. Beau Biden died at 46 years old and asked his dad to promise him that he would run for presidency," one Twitter user wrote. "Today, Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States."

Tearing Up

There are some Americans who are not fond of Biden but can't help but feel emotional over the 46 connection. "I'm incredibly soft for this newly elected president," one person wrote. "But just knowing Beau Biden wanted to run for president and he passed away at 46 And his DAD is the 46th president actually has me tearing up and I actually don't like these emotions."

Surprised

Another American was surprised to hear the No. 46 connection. The Twitter user wrote: "OMG, just heard on [ABC] a comment about how amazing it is that Beau Biden was 46 when he died and isn't it amazing that Joe Biden is our 46th president. No, seriously."

More Emotions

Actor Alicia Hannah also just learned about Beau and Joe Biden's 46 connection. She wrote: "Beau Biden died when he was 46. Joe Biden becomes the 46th President. I am emotional."

Message to Beau

This American had a message for Beau. The person wrote: "Beau Biden was 46 when he passed away. He really wanted his dad to run for president again. Isn't it nice that Joe Biden will now be our 46th POTUS? RIP Beau."

Believing in Signs

One Twitter user is convinced the 46 is no coincidence. The person wrote: "I believe in signs. Beau Biden died at age 46 and now his father will be the 46th president. A man of compassion, experience and strength. A man made for this time."

A Look at Joe Biden's Tribute

Here's a look at the highlights of Biden's farewell speech in Delaware. It was a very emotional moment for the 46th President of the United States as he was hoping his son would be in his position today.

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