Political Quotes

“Dr. Peggy A. Bulger will retire at the end of December after more than 12 years of service to the Library of Congress. As the Director of the Library's American Folklife Center, Dr. Bulger has worked to preserve our Nation's history for future generations. Dr. Bulger began her service as Director of the American Folklife Center in 1999. She is the second person to hold the position since the Folklife Center was established in 1976. The American Folklife Preservation Act states ``that the diversity inherent in American folklife has contributed greatly to the cultural richness of the Nation and has fostered a sense of individuality and identity among the American people.'' I couldn't agree more. Dr. Bulger has worked to preserve the unique nature of American folklife for future generations. During her tenure, the center's archive has tripled. With more than 5 million items, it is the largest ethnographic archive in the United States and possibly the largest in the world. The collection is a treasure trove of American creativity that is reflected through music, stories, crafts, dances, foodways, and other forms of traditional expression. I am particularly proud that under her leadership the Folklife Center developed and expanded the Veterans History Project. The project contains more than 78,000 pieces of war-time memories and experiences from Americans across our country.…”