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Vice President Harris Makes History As First Woman To Deliver West Point Commencement Address, Warns Of Unsettled World

  • Kamala Harris became the first woman in West Point's 221-year history to give the commencement address.
  • Harris warned the graduating cadets that they were entering an increasingly unsettled world due to threats from Russia, China, terrorism and climate change.
  • Harris praised the cadets for their sacrifice in serving their country but said they must be prepared to face major challenges.
  • Harris emphasized the importance of diversity and innovation in the U.S. military to address emerging threats.
  • The 950 graduating cadets were commissioned as Army second lieutenants.
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