Opinion: Amanda Gorman's 'Hill We Climb' recalls the poetry of Robert Frost at JFK's inaugural 60 years ago
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Jan 22, 2021
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Robert Frost was the first poet to read his work at a presidential inaugural ceremony, but his performance didn’t necessarily go as planned. Our special exhibit, “The Nation’s Stage,” displays the typed copy of his inaugural poem “The Dedication,” but what poem did he actually recite during President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration? Learn more about this moment in history through our special exhibit, “The Nation’s Stage.” Artifact Credit: Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington D.C.
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