Harris, Kamala
1964- · Contribution: 2020-2024
Law & Civil Rights
First woman of color nominated for vice president by a major political party; first Black and first South Asian American vice president of the United States
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1964-
- Category
- Law & Civil Rights
Impact on the world
Harris shattered multiple barriers at once, becoming the highest-ranking woman and the highest-ranking person of color in the history of the U.S. executive branch.
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- Britannica
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