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Harvard commencement speaker says it's fitting to 'hear from an immigrant like me'

Tom Hanks, speaking at Harvard University's commencement on May 25, 2023, humorously remarked on the "fitting" nature of his selection as speaker, given his lack of formal higher education and his role as a fictional Harvard professor in the film "The Da Vinci Code." He encouraged the graduates to uphold truth and American ideals, emphasizing the importance of being a "defender of the defenseless" and a "friend to the friendless." Hanks also stressed the significance of voting and civic engagement, urging the Class of 2023 to actively participate in shaping a better future.

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