    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book I)]
    [April 13, 1993]
    [Page 429]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Nomination for Posts at the National Endowment for the Humanities
    April 13, 1993

        The President announced his intention to nominate Sheldon Hackney to
    be Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities, National
    Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities, today. He will also name
    Michael Shapiro to be the Endowment's General Counsel.
        ``The National Endowment for the Humanities plays a vital role in
    encouraging and enhancing a better understanding of our country's rich
    heritage,'' said the President. ``Doing just that has been the work of
    Sheldon Hackney's life. Likewise, Michael Shapiro has demonstrated true
    ability in the management of cultural institutions. I am confident that
    the NEH will flourish in their hands.''

    Note: Biographies of the nominees were made available by the Office of
    the Press Secretary.