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Bruce Cole

Bruce Cole, chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, told the National Press Club that he laments the lack of historical knowledge among Americans, but added that his agency is working to improve the situation. "American amnesia is dangerous," he said. "By developing and strengthening programs on American history and culture, (The Endowment) is providing the nation with resources for exploring and understanding our collective past."

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National Endowment for the Humanities

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