Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 29, 2014
I call upon the people of the United States to join together in observing this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to celebrate the arts and the humanities in America.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Proclamation 9177—National Arts and Humanities Month

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