Former Vice President Kamala Harris told a group of supporters that she considers herself a historic figure and believes she has earned a marble bust commemorating her time in office.
Harris pointed to her groundbreaking achievements, noting she was the first woman, the first Black woman, and the first person of South Asian heritage to serve as Vice President. She said these milestones secure her place in the nation’s political legacy.
Although no plans for such a monument have been announced, her remarks have renewed conversations about how public figures are honored and what criteria should guide decisions about historical recognition.