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NEH's 60th Anniversary

Created on September 29, 1965, by an act of Congress that states “Democracy demands wisdom and vision in its citizens,” the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) this year celebrates 60 years of advancing history, literature, philosophy, languages, and other humanities fields. 

Browse a selection of NEH-funded projects past and present. 

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Press Releases

Freedom 250 and National Endowment for the Humanities to Honor Winners of National American Heroes Student Art Contest

Second Lady Usha Vance to Deliver Remarks During Awards Ceremony Celebrating Student Artists from Across America

Freedom 250 and National Endowment for the Humanities Announce State and Territory Winners of National American Heroes Student Art Contest
Remembering Gordon Wood
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News Features

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NEH Partners with the White House to Host an Arts and Culture Summit for America’s 250th
Blog
A New US-UK Collaboration: Exploring the Ethical, Legal, and Societal Implications of AI
Blog
November 2024 Awards in Preservation and Access
Division of Collections & Infrastructure
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NEH in the News

Six UC Santa Cruz professors awarded 2025 NEH grants
Fireburn Heritage Uses NEH Grant to Develop Cultural ABC Book with Local Students
Sameena Mulla and Christina E. Crawford receive highly competitive NEH Fellowships
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Press Inquiries

Members of the media should contact NEH's Office of Communications at: 

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