Amanda Gorman, 22, has drawn widespread praise for the patriotic and moving poem that she read at the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
The Californian took to the podium on Jan. 20 to read her powerful composition with her head high and her delivery flawless.
As the Harvard graduate stood on the steps of the Capitol she made history, becoming the youngest person in modern history to read a poem at a presidential inauguration.
Following in the footsteps of giants like the late Maya Angelou (who spoke at President Bill Clinton’s 1993 inauguration), she focused on unity and faith overcoming division.
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