Tom Hanks Urges Harvard Grads to Defend Truth in Unforgettable Commencement Speech

Actor Tom Hanks delivered the commencement speech at Harvard University, urging graduates to fight for truth and to stand up to those who oppose it. Hanks said society has changed the way it views truth and claimed some people no longer see its value. He encouraged the graduates not to be embittered by this fact and to work towards creating a more perfect union. Hanks also made references to superheroes and his role in "The Da Vinci Code" series. Harvard's president, Larry Bacow, also attended the commencement and urged graduates to work towards repairing the imperfect world.