Kamala Harris Turns 60: Journey and Future Plans

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

Kamala Harris’s 60th birthday reflects her journey from the daughter of immigrants to a presidential candidate. She is the first woman, first African American, and first Asian American Vice President of the USA. Harris has officially announced her candidacy for the 2024 election alongside President Joe Biden.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Kamala Harris celebrates her 60th birthday today, October 20, 2024. Her journey from being the daughter of immigrant parents to a presidential candidate embodies the American dream. Currently, she serves as the 49th Vice President of the United States since 2021 under President Joe Biden.

Born on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California, Harris has made history as the first woman, first African American, and first Asian American Vice President. After an initial run for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, she joined Biden’s ticket and together they won the election.

As Vice President, Harris has played a pivotal role in a split Senate, facilitating the passage of significant legislation like the American Rescue Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act. With Biden’s endorsement, she has officially launched her campaign for the 2024 presidential election.

Notable Facts:

• Harris was born to Shyamala Gopalan, an Indian immigrant, and Donald Harris, a Jamaican immigrant.
• She attended Howard University, where she became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
• In 2002, she became the first person of color elected as District Attorney of San Francisco and served as California’s Attorney General from 2010 to 2017.
• Harris made history by being the first African American, Indian American, and third woman nominated for Vice President on a major-party ticket in 2020.

Kamala Harris has officially announced her candidacy for the presidency, choosing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. She has also visited Guatemala and Mexico during her first international trip and advocates for women’s rights and LGBTQ+ rights.

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