Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff Celebrate 10th Anniversary as She Accepts Presidential Nomination: ‘Forever to Go’

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff whispers to Vice President Kamala Harris in July 2024.Photo:Samuel Corum/Getty Samuel Corum/Getty It’s a big day for Vice PresidentKamala Harrisand second gentlemanDoug Emhoff. The couple, who have been in Chicago all week for theDemocratic National Convention, are celebrating 10 years of marriage on Thursday, Aug. 22 — the same day that Harris, 59,will make historyas the first Black woman to accept a major party’s presidential nomination.

Kamala Harris Chooses Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Her Running Mate: What to Know About the Underdog VP Pick

Kamala Harrischose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her 2024 running mate on Tuesday, Aug. 6, rounding out the new Democratic White House ticket. “One of the things that stood out to me about Tim is how his convictions on fighting for middle class families run deep. It’s personal,” Harris said in a statement explaining her decision. “We are going to build a great partnership. We start out as underdogs but I believe together, we can win this election.

Kamala Harris Delivers Forceful DNC Address as She Shatters a New Ceiling: 'Let's Write the Next Great Chapter'

Vice PresidentKamala Harris' historic finale speech at the2024 Democratic National Conventionmarked the first time a woman of color has accepted a major party’s nomination for president. Tasked with proving to the nation that she’s ready to lead, Harris delivered an assertive and patriotic address that sought to unify Americans across the political spectrum. “I know there are people of various political views watching tonight. And I want you to know: I promise to be a president for all Americans," she said.

Kamala Harris Says It's 'Not the 1950s Anymore' and That Not All Women Are 'Aspiring to Be Humble'

Kamala Harrishit back atArkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sandersfor suggesting that the vice president isn’t humble because she doesn’t have biological children. “I don’t think she understands that, there are a whole lot of women out here who, one, are not aspiring to be humble, two, a whole lot of women out here who have a lot of love in their life, family in their life and children in their life,” Harris, 59, said.

Kamala Harris Says Picking Tim Walz as Running Mate over Other Strong Candidates Came Down to a 'Gut Decision'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Vice President Kamala Harris visit a campaign office on Aug. 9, 2024.Photo:Andrew Harnik/Getty Andrew Harnik/Getty Speaking with MSNBC’sStephanie Ruhleon Wednesday, Sept. 25, during a special edition ofAll In with Chris Hayes, the Democratic presidential nominee was asked about the last time she had to make a gut decision, given that presidents are continually forced to trust their instincts on the job. “The biggest gut decision I made most recently was to choose my running mate,” Harris replied.