In celebration of all Kamala Harris has done, L'OFFICIEL looks back at young photos of the politician.

Before <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/politics-culture/kamala-harris-converse-vice-president-election-twitter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kamala Harris</a> became the first female Vice President of the United States, she was the daughter of two immigrants trying to find her place in this world. Harris&rsquo;s passion for politics began at a young age, as she was given early exposure to <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/naomi-osaka-tag-heuer-interview-tennis-activism" target="_blank" rel="noopener">activism</a>&nbsp;by observing the fights against social injustice. Being an <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/cicely-tyson-greatest-roles-film-tv" target="_blank" rel="noopener">African American</a> and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/shwetambari-mody-designer-interview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian</a> woman, the politician grew up with deep cultural roots. As a young adult, she continued to appreciate her culture as a student at Howard University.&nbsp;
She went on to obtain her law degree from the University of California, Hastings, and began her climb up the political ladder after being elected as the District Attorney of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/san-francisco-will-ban-the-sale-of-natural-fur" target="_blank" rel="noopener">San Francisco</a> in 2003. Harris&rsquo;s devotion to being the change she wanted to see has led her to break barriers in the political world and claim positions such as California&rsquo;s Attorney General and Senator of California. Now, Harris has taken on one of the largest political roles in the country as the Vice President of the United States for <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/politics-culture/president-joe-biden-young-photos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">President Joe Biden</a>. As the first woman to ever hold such a position, Harris serves as an inspiration for women and minorities across the country. As said in her 2020 acceptance speech, &ldquo;While I may be the first woman in this office, I won&rsquo;t be the last.&rdquo;
As it turns out, Harris may just be the first woman in the Oval Office as well. After numerous celebrities and fellow Democrats called for President <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/politics-culture/president-joe-biden-young-photos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Biden</a> to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, Harris stepped up to the plate and quickly gained traction as a serious candidate. In the face of racist and misogynistic insults from her opposition, Harris has remained committed to her goal of clinching the presidency for the Democratic party alongside her running mate, Minnesota governor Tim Walz.&nbsp;
In honor of all Harris has accomplished, L&rsquo;OFFICIEL is taking a look back at photos of the politician from her earlier years.

Young Kamala Harris riding a horse carousel.

Kamala Harris and her sister, Maya, during Christmas in 1968. Courtesy of Kamala Harris.

Kamala Harris as a child.

Young Kamala Harris and a classmate as freshmen at Howard University.

Kamala Harris as a student at Howard University. Courtesy of Kamala Harris.

Kamala Harris at her law school graduation, 1989.

Kamala Harris at a dinner in California, 2006.

Kamala Harris at a news conference in 2008. Getty Images.

Kamala Harris speaking at an event in California, 2009.

Kamala Harris at the Annual Kidstock Music and Arts Festival, 2011.

The politician speaking at an award dinner, 2011.

Harris speaking at the Cinema For Peace benefit event, 2012.

Kamala Harris speaking at a conference lunch, 2012.

Kamala Harris at the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

Kamala Harris at the Breakthrough Prize Inaugural Ceremony, 2013.

Harris at the 2013 San Francisco Gay Pride Parade.

Photo: Kamala Harris/Instagram

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