Harris, who is the first Black woman to serve as vice-president, told those at the White House for the bill signing: “We are gathered here in a house built by enslaved people. Kamala Harris, also in attendance, reflected on the historic nature of the day and the presence of Black lawmakers who worked diligently to advance the bill. Just before signing the bill, Biden added: “I’ve only been president for several months, but I think this will go down for me as one of the greatest honors I will have had as president.” And remembering those moments, we begin to heal and grow stronger.” We come to terms with the mistakes we made. “Great nations don’t ignore their most painful moments,” Biden said, before he established what will be known as Juneteenth National Independence Day.
