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First Family of the United States

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First Family of
the United States
Seal of the President of the United States
Current regionWashington, D.C.
FoundedApril 30, 1789; 235 years ago (1789-04-30)
FounderFamily of George Washington
Current headFamily of Joe Biden
January 20, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-01-20)
Estate(s)White House
(presidential residence)

The first family of the United States is the family of the president of the United States, who is both head of state and head of government of the United States.

Members of the first family consist of the president, the first lady, and any of their children, grandchildren, stepchildren, and in-laws etc.

Joe Biden, the 46th and current president and his immediate family is the current first family of the United States since January 20, 2021.

Residence

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White House is the official residence of the president of the United States.

The first family is designated to live in the White House as the president's family, as well as for the sake of their protection and safety.

Protection

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President Joe Biden surrounded by members of his family and U.S. Secret Service.

The United States Secret Service is in charge of protecting the first family at all times. As part of their protection, the president, first lady, and other immediate family members are given Secret Service codenames. The use of these codenames of used due to security and safety reasons.

Representation

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The first family is immediately represented by the president and the first lady. The first lady may represent the United States and the president in non-official governmental events.

The first family is also composed of the childrens of the president. The childrens under the age of 16 may not represent legally the president and the first family in any situations.