"It is important to know that the opportunity we give to the arts is a measure of the quality of our civilization. It is important to be aware that artistic activity can enrich the life of our people; which is the central object of government. It is important that our material prosperity liberate and not confine the creative spirit."
- President Johnson, at the groundbreaking ceremony for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Arts on December 2, 1964
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