The Middletown native was sworn in as the country's 50th vice president just two years after assuming his first public office as an Ohio senator.

Administering the oath was Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who counted second lady Usha Vance among his employees when he served on the U.S. Court of Appeals.

The Bible is deeply rooted in Vance’s family. His grandmother gave it to him when he left home in 2003 for the Marines.

JD Vance will be sworn in today at the 50th Vice President of the United States. His “rag to riches” story has been told many times. Here’s what you should know about the Middletown, Ohio native:

See the latest photos of Vice President-elect JD Vance and Usha Vance from inauguration events Two friends, a Democrat and Republican, watch Trump's inauguration and speech with different perspectives and some good-natured ribbing. They both praise his delivery, if not his policies.

Here's what to know about the religious backgrounds of Vice President-elect JD Vance and incoming second lady Usha Vance.