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Joe Biden announces details of Philadelphia rally May 18

The event will bookend Biden's earlier rally in Pittsburgh, and reflects his emphasis on Pennsylvania as he and his allies argue that the Scranton-born former vice president can win back the crucial swing states that tipped to President Donald Trump in 2016.

Joe Biden greets diners at Gianni's Pizza with his sister, Valerie Biden Owens (right) in Wilmington, Delaware, April 25, after announcing the launch of his 2020 presidential campaign.
Joe Biden greets diners at Gianni's Pizza with his sister, Valerie Biden Owens (right) in Wilmington, Delaware, April 25, after announcing the launch of his 2020 presidential campaign.Read moreJESSICA GRIFFIN / Staff Photographer
    by Jonathan Tamari
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WASHINGTON — Joe Biden will hold a campaign rally at Eakins Oval on May 18, his campaign told supporters Wednesday, confirming the details of a second major event in Pennsylvania just weeks into his presidential run.

The event will bookend Biden’s April 29 rally in Pittsburgh, and reflects his emphasis on Pennsylvania as he and his allies argue that the Scranton-born former vice president can win back crucial swing states that tipped toward Donald Trump in 2016.

“In Philadelphia, Biden will lay out his vision for unifying America with respected leadership on the world stage — and dignified leadership at home,” his campaign said in a news release.

Further details were included in an email to supporters, and city officials said the campaign had requested permits for an event to begin at 1 p.m. that day.

The Philadelphia rally will come after a Biden swing through the earliest voting states: Iowa, South Carolina, Nevada and New Hampshire.

Staff writer Chris Brennan contributed to this article.