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Harris became a stepmother of two when she wed Douglas Emhoff.
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Kamala Harris breaks barriers with her multicultural, blended family
Vice President Harris became a stepmother of two when she wed Douglas Emhoff in 2014.Rob Carr/Getty Images
When Kamala Harris took the oath of office Wednesday to become vice president, she became the first woman and first woman of color to serve in that elected position.
Harris also made history as the first stepmother to be America s vice president, a moment that blended families across the country said they were planning to watch with joy.