Dick Van Dyke Endorses Kamala Harris for President

Dick Van Dyke, at 98 years old, has endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race through a rare social media appearance, sharing a speech from 1964 originally delivered at a Martin Luther King Jr. rally. In a powerful video, Van Dyke read a message written by Rod Serling, emphasizing themes of equality and denouncing hatred, prejudice, and scapegoating as societal cancers. Although he did not verbally mention Harris, he tagged her in the post, clearly indicating his support. The speech reflected on the progress since the 1964 event, noting that while much has been achieved, more work is needed to realize Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream. Van Dyke's endorsement highlights the enduring relevance of civil rights themes in contemporary politics. His appearance and message resonated with many due to his historical connection and the message's timelessness.