Vice President Harris scheduled to speak at CGA Commencement

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Vice President Harris scheduled to speak at CGA Commencement

 

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NEW LONDON, Conn. — Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to deliver the keynote address during the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s 141st Commencement Exercises Wednesday, May 18.

The commencement is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on Cadet Memorial Field. The event is not open to the public.

"We are honored to host the Vice President and look forward to having her present the Coast Guard's newest leaders with their commissions,” said Rear Adm. Bill Kelly, academy superintendent. “This will also be a memorable moment for our graduates before they head out across the country and around the globe to take their places in the fleet.”

Vice Presidents traditionally address the graduating class at one of the federal service academies on a rotating basis. This will be Vice President Harris’ first visit to the Coast Guard Academy. She delivered the keynote speech at the Naval Academy graduation ceremony last year. 

Inclement weather plans call for the graduation to be held in Leamy Hall Auditorium, where seating will be limited.

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