Harris to deliver keynote address during Coast Guard commencement

Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver the keynote address during the United States Coast Guard Academy's Commencement exercises, according to a White House official. The ceremony is scheduled for May 18 in New London, Connecticut.  

In a release first obtained by CBS News, Rear Adm. Bill Kelly said the Academy is "honored" to host the vice president. 

"This will also be a memorable moment for our graduates before they head out across the country and around the globe to take their places in the fleet," Kelly said.