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Kamala Devi Harris (/ ˈ k ɑː m ə l ə ˈ d eɪ v i / ⓘ KAH-mə-lə DAY-vee; born October 20, 1964) is an American politician and attorney who is the 49th and current vice president of the United States under President Joe Biden.
Learn about the life and achievements of Kamala Harris, the first woman, Black American, and South Asian American to be elected Vice President of the United States. See her official portrait, biography, and how she fights for the people and the nation.
4 hours ago · FILE - Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign event in Elkins Park, Pa., May 8, 2024. Vice President Harris will speak at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation on Thursday, May 30, in Colorado, her first address at the ceremony that launches cadets into the Air Force or Space Force with pomp and the roar of jets.
3 days ago · Kamala Harris, 49th vice president of the United States (2021– ) in the Democratic administration of President Joe Biden. She was the first woman and the first African American to hold the post. She had previously served in the U.S. Senate (2017–21) and as attorney general of California (2011–17).
- Kamala Harris is a member of the Democratic Party.
- Kamala Harris sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020. The nomination was secured by Joe Biden, who chose Harris as his running mate.
- Kamala Harris was born in Oakland, California, on October 20, 1964.
- Kamala Harris earned a B.A. in political science and economics from Howard University in 1986 and a law degree from Hastings College in 1989.
Jan 20, 2021 · 20 January 2021. Kamala Harris was sworn into office by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Kamala Harris has made history as the first female, first black and first Asian-American US...
Jan 20, 2021 · Alex Wong/Getty Images. Kamala Harris has been sworn in as vice president of the United States, becoming the first woman, first Black person and first Asian American to hold the office. She is...
Nov 19, 2021 · Kamala Harris makes history, again, as first woman with presidential power — for 85 minutes. Vice President Kamala Harris, pictured during a White House event this year, served temporarily...
