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Robert Hayden, American poet and academic (born 1913)

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Robert Hayden

American poet and academic (1913–1980)

Robert Hayden was an American poet, essayist, and educator. He served as Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 1976 to 1978, a role today known as US Poet Laureate. He was the first African-American writer to hold the office.
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February 25

Day of the year

February 25 is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 309 days remain until the end of the year.
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