President's Committee On The Arts And Humanities
The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) was established in Washington, DC in 1982 by an Executive Order from President Ronald Reagan and works with each Administration to incorporate the arts and the humanities into White House objectives.
As with her predecessor First Ladies, Michelle Obama currently serves as the Honorary Chairwoman; Rachel Goslins is Executive Director.
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