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Barack Obama: We must recognize the contributions of the arts and humanities not only by supporting the artists of today, but also by…

On the recordOctober 2, 2011
We must recognize the contributions of the arts and humanities not only by supporting the artists of today, but also by giving opportunities to the creative thinkers of tomorrow.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Proclamation 8723—National Arts and Humanities Month

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