07/31/1986
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"Certainly the existence of strong music and fine arts curricula is important to keeping the humanities truly humanizing."
"Our administration has sought to emphasize these distinctively American aspects of our own culture."
"I know the Endowment will draw on these examples as it launches its new initiatives in arts education."
"We celebrate 12 rich contributions to American arts; and, in a wider sense, we celebrate American culture itself."