Kamala Harris Address: On the fourth and final day of the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris addressed the event. This was a monumental moment in her life as she accepted the nomination for the presidency. She became the second woman in the party’s history to receive a presidential nomination. In her speech, she also spoke about her parents.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Kamala Harris delivered a powerful speech at the Democratic National Convention.
- She mentioned her parents during her DNC address.
US Election 2024: The political scene in the United States is heating up with the upcoming presidential elections. On the final day of the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris delivered a powerful speech, making it a significant moment in her life as she accepted the nomination for the presidency. She is the second woman in the party’s history to receive a presidential nomination.
Three Minutes of Applause
As Kamala Harris walked onto the stage, the audience stood up and welcomed her with nearly three minutes of applause and chants, showing their strong support and admiration. Once the applause subsided, Harris began her address.
Remembering Moments with Her Parents
In her speech, Harris reminisced about her parents and the time she spent with them, focusing on the influence of her mother. Although Harris rarely mentions her father, she remembered him during this speech.
Lessons from Her Father Still Remembered
Recalling the separation from her parents in her childhood, Harris remembered the valuable lessons they taught her. Kamala Harris said, “My mother was always close to me and loved me dearly. On the other hand, my father would always smile and say, ‘Run, Kamala! Run! Do not be afraid. Do not let anything stand in your way. Those who work hard, chase their dreams, and take care of each other always move forward.'”
Describing the Kind of President She Would Be
Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination amid thunderous applause from the crowd. She said she would be a president who fulfills everyone’s aspirations, a president who leads, listens to everyone, and always fights for the American people.
Praise from Joe Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden had already addressed the convention and praised Kamala Harris. He described her as tough, experienced, and very honest.
Former President Barack Obama also showed his support for Kamala Harris by modifying his famous 2008 campaign slogan, “Yes, We Can,” to “Yes, She Can,” in praise of Harris.
