Tom Hanks Urges Harvard Grads to Defend Truth Against Indifference

Tom Hanks received an honorary doctorate from Harvard University and delivered the commencement address.
Tom Hanks urged the graduates to defend truth and American ideals in the face of those who twist the truth for their own gain.
Tom Hanks emphasized the importance of telling the truth and fighting indifference to create a more perfect union.
Tom Hanks referenced his role as a fictional Harvard professor and joked about receiving an honorary degree without doing any work.
Tom Hanks posed for photos, gave fist bumps, and was presented with a Wilson volleyball in tribute to his role in Cast Away.