Poetry in the United States

President and Mrs. Clinton hosted another in a series of events at the White House known as the Millennium Program. Mr. Pinsky, Mr. Haas and… read more

President and Mrs. Clinton hosted another in a series of events at the White House known as the Millennium Program. Mr. Pinsky, Mr. Haas and Ms. Dove, the president and first lady, and audience members read poetry they had selected as particularly illustrative of the American voice in poetry. They also talked about the future of American poetry.

Introduction by: Ellen McCulloch-Lovell, Director, WHITE HOUSE MILLENNIUM COUNCIL close

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Program ID:
103818-1
Category:
White House Event
Format:
Statement
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 22, 1998 | 7:32pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jan 01, 1999 | 12:16am EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Apr 22, 1998 | 7:32pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 23, 1998 | 12:12am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 23, 1998 | 5:01am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 23, 1998 | 7:58am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 26, 1998 | 9:29am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 31, 1998 | 9:01pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 01, 1999 | 12:16am EST | C-SPAN 1
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