Background
Lieberman, Joe was born on February 24, 1942 in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Henry and Marcia Lieberman.
United States Senator from Connecticut
Lieberman, Joe was born on February 24, 1942 in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Henry and Marcia Lieberman.
Bachelor in Politics & Economics, Yale University, 1964. Juris Doctor, Yale University, 1967. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Trinity College, 2001.
Attorney Wiggin & Dana, New Haven, 1967—1969. Co-chairman Senator Robert F. Kennedy Presidential Campaign, 1968. Member Connecticut State Senate, Hartford, Connecticut, 1971-1981, majority leader, 1975-1981.
Partner Lieberman, Segaloff & Wolfson, New Haven, 1972-1983. Attorney general State of Connecticut, Hartford, 1983-1989. United States Senator from Connecticut, since 1989.
Chairman United States Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, 2001, 2001—2003, United States Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee, since 2007. Chairman Democratic Leadership Council, 1995-2001. Democratic nominee for vice president United States, 2000.
Board directors Nixon Center Peace & Freedom.
Married Betty Haas, 1965 (divorced 1981) children: Matthew, Rebecca. Married Hadassah Freilich, March 20, 1983. 1 child Hana, 1 stepson Ethan.