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April is Arab American Heritage Month, and it has been gratifying to see the supportive proclamations issued by dozens of states, local governments, and the even the State Department and the Democratic Party.
Given this level of recognition of our community’s contributions in government, art, sports, and business, one might be tempted to say that we should forget past hurts, rest on our laurels, and move on. Not so fast.
By Ed O Keefe, Rebecca Kaplan, Tim Perry
Updated on: April 29, 2021 / 9:41 AM / CBS News Speaker Pelosi on Biden s address to Congress
In an era of political firsts, Wednesday evening offered one of the most symbolic when, for the first time, two women flanked an American president on the dais of the House Chamber as he delivered an address to a joint session of Congress.
President Biden s remarks focused on his first 100 days in office, the sweeping infrastructure proposals he s unveiled and the January 6 attacks at the U.S. Capitol. But it s the moment that formally launches the proceedings that may be most enduring.
For the first time, two women will flank an American president on the dais of the House Chamber during his first address to a joint session of Congress.
It s Biden s speech, but Harris and Pelosi will also make history msn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from msn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.