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KAMALA DEVI HARRIS
Early Life Education
October 20, 1964 – Kamala Harris is born in Oakland, California, to immigrant parents: Shyamala Gopalan (a cancer researcher from India) and Donald Harris (an economist from Jamaica).
1986 – Graduates from Howard University in Washington, D.C., with a degree in political science and economics.
1989 – Earns a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
1990 – Passes the California Bar Exam and begins her legal career. -
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Legal Career
1990-1998 – Serves as a Deputy District Attorney in Alameda County, California.
1998-2000 – Works at the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office as Chief of the Community and Neighborhood Division.
2004-2011 – Elected as District Attorney of San Francisco, becoming the first woman and first Black and South Asian American to hold the position. -
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Rise in Politics
2011-2017 – Becomes the Attorney General of California, the first woman and first person of Black and South Asian descent to hold the office.
2016 – Wins election to the U.S. Senate, becoming the second Black woman and first South Asian American senator.
2017-2021 – Serves as a U.S. Senator from California, gaining national recognition for her questioning during Senate hearings. -
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Vice Presidency
November 7, 2020 – Elected Vice President of the United States, making history as:
The first woman Vice President.
The first Black Vice President.
The first South Asian American Vice President.
January 20, 2021 – Sworn in as the 49th Vice President of the United States. -
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Recent Years
Jan 20, 2021 – Sworn in as 49th Vice President of the U.S.
Nov 2021 – Meets with French President Macron to mend U.S.-France relations.
Feb 2022 – Leads diplomatic efforts in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Nov 2022 – Strengthens U.S.-France space cooperation with Macron.
Apr 2023 – Enhances U.S.-South Korea space alliance with President Yoon.
Nov 2023 – Reaffirms U.S. support for Israel during Israel-Hamas conflict. -
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Now
Dec 2023 – Calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and humanitarian aid.
Mar 2024 – Criticizes Israeli military actions, advocates temporary ceasefire.
Jul 21, 2024 – Joe Biden withdraws from re-election, endorses Harris.
Aug 2, 2024 – Harris wins Democratic nomination for President.
Aug 6, 2024 – Selects Tim Walz as running mate.
Nov 5, 2024 – Loses Presidential election to Donald Trump.
Jan 20, 2025 – Ends term as Vice President.