Tom Hanks Urges Harvard Graduates to Defend Truth in Commencement Speech

Tom Hanks delivered a powerful commencement address to Harvard's 2023 graduating class, urging them to defend truth and American values. He emphasized the importance of embracing liberty and freedom for all, and warned against the dangers of propaganda, lies, and indifference. Hanks stressed that telling the truth is no longer the benchmark for public service, and called on the graduates to make a choice between those who embrace these values, those who don't, and those who are indifferent. He concluded by reminding them that the truth is sacred and unalterable, and that it is their responsibility to uphold it.