Charles Simic has been named our country's 15th poet laureate. The position has been in existance since 1987. Laureates receive a $35,000 award and a $5,000 travel allowance.
The position does not come with any specific responsibilities, although previous laureates have initiated different projects.
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Actually, the position existed before 1987, but under a different name. I believe it was the National Poet. Conrad Aiken held the position in the 1950s ('51 and '52, I think).
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