Kamala Harris, the first woman of Indian origin to be nominated for the U.S. presidency, formally accepted the Democratic Party's 2024 nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. In her acceptance speech, Harris, 59, vowed to unite Americans and pledged to "fight for America's future," emphasizing the importance of moving past the divisive battles of the past. She warned of the dangers of re-electing Donald Trump, highlighting his actions during the January 6th Capitol riot and questioning the integrity of the 2020 election.
Harris expressed gratitude to President Joe Biden, praising his character and leadership. Biden, in turn, expressed pride in Harris, predicting that she and her running mate, Tim Walz, would inspire future generations. Harris also paid tribute to her mother, Shyamala Gopalan, an immigrant from India who raised her in a working-class neighborhood in California, and her Jamaican father, Donald Jasper Harris, who instilled in her a fearless spirit. Harris's candidacy marks a historic moment, as she seeks to break the highest glass ceiling in the United States.
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