(NPR) Poised To Be America's 1st Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff Shakes Up Gender Stereotypes

Poised To Be America's 1st Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff Shakes Up Gender Stereotypes

With Kamala Harris poised to become the country's first female vice president, she brings with her another historic first: America's first second gentleman, her husband, Douglas Emhoff.



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Poised To Be America's 1st Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff Shakes Up Gender Stereotypes

When his wife, Kamala Harris, is sworn in as vice president, Emhoff will also be creating history. "I'm going to support her," he said when once asked what he'd do if she were elected.