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Apr 19

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Robert Pinsky Reads "Jar of Pens"

Former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky celebrates April as Poetry Month.

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Apr 06

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Favorite Poem Project: "Our Land," by Yannis Ritsos

Dena Spanos-Hawkey, who runs a literacy program in Claremont, California, reads her favorite poem.

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Apr 03

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Richard Samuel Reads his Favorite Poem by Frank O’Hara

A glassblower from Seattle reads a poem by Frank O'Hara in this continuing series from former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky.

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Feb 27

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In Memoriam: Poet A.R. Ammons

Former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky remembers A.R. Ammons.

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Feb 09

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Jayashree Chatterjee’s Favorite Poem: Gitanjali

A New Jersey librarian reads her favorite poem in a continuing series from former Poet Laureate Robert Pinksy.

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Jan 30

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Favorite Poem: "Banana Man"

A Connecticut businessman reads his favorite poem in a continuing series from former poet laureate Robert Pinsky.

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Jan 20

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Poetry by Robert Frost

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In 1961, poet Robert Frost read his poem "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of John Kennedy.

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Jan 19

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Bill Clinton’s Favorite Poem

Bill Clinton reads his favorite poem: "Concord Hymn" by Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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Jan 01

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A New Year’s Day Poem

Former poet laureate Robert Pinsky reads a poem marking the end of the 20th century.

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Feb 25

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A Birthday Memory

In honor of the late Barbara Jordan, Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky reads a poem for his hero.

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