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\"Now you know that YOU too can work hard, dedicate your life to service and show up every day to help others, and YOU can RISE to become a Vice Presidential nominee in the United States of America,\" she added. \"Today is a truly historic day!\"

To end her post, she added the hashtag \"#WeHaveHerBack\" along with Harris' name.

Harris, 55, is currently a Democratic senator from California and ran against Biden, 77, for the presidential nomination before joining him on the ticket.

If elected, Harris, who is Black and Indian, would not only become the first female vice president of the United States, but also the first person of color to hold the position.

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