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Last Updated: Jun 10, 2025

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As a generation of gay and lesbian people ages, memories of worse — and better — times swirl • June 8, 2025, 1:13 AM ET (ABC News (U.S.))

Local arts groups face budget gaps as NEA pulls grants • June 5, 2025, 8:06 AM ET (PBS)

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Also Known As	NEA
Date	1965 - present
Areas Of Involvement	government support • folk arts • the arts
Related People	Jane Alexander • Nancy Hanks • Dana Gioia

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