I have received literally hundreds of letters from the people I represent in support of continued Federal support for the arts and humanities. One of my constituents from Southfield. MI. wrote and told me how much our Nations art and culture meant to her immigrant grandmother during the Great Depression. She writes: Rep. Levtn. how well I remember my immigrant grandmother taking me for a walk on Sundays during the depression. and pointing out with great pride the museum (Detroit Institute of Arts) and the Main Detroit Public Library in her own language. Wed go in and spend hours gazing at the paintings. My grandmother would ask me to read the names of the artists for her since she was unable to read or write English.
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