[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 124 (Friday, September 14, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1532]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    COMMEMORATING THE 400TH ANNIVERSARY OF BIRTH OF ANNE BRADSTREET

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                          HON. JOHN F. TIERNEY

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 14, 2012

  Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and join my constituents in 
commemorating the 400th anniversary of the birth of Anne Bradstreet, 
who is considered by many to be America's first published poet.
  Anne Bradstreet was born in England but is believed to have arrived 
in America in 1630. Her work, which includes such poems as ``To My Dear 
and Loving Husband'' and ``Verses Upon the Burning of Our House,'' has 
been taught in high school and college classrooms across the country. 
Anne Bradstreet reportedly lived for several years in North Andover, 
which is located in my district. In fact, some believe that Anne 
Bradstreet may be buried in the Old Burying Ground in North Andover.
  On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Anne Bradstreet's birth, 
Karen Kline of North Andover and other members of the Friends of Anne 
Bradstreet Steering Committee are continuing their efforts to raise 
awareness about Anne Bradstreet's work and her contribution to history 
and the literary canon.

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