Cultural Capital: 50 Years Of Investment In U.S. Arts And Humanities

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Congressman Tom Cole
All Things Considered | Sep 30, 2015

The National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities, two federal grant-making agencies aimed at investing in American culture, turn 50 on Tuesday. There will be a yearlong celebration commemorating the agencies' history — and future.

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