The 31st Nancy Hanks Lecture
Wow, simply amazing. The 31st Nancy Hanks Lecture was incredibly inspirational and such a great way to end the night. Not only was the topic of Arts and Public Policy enthralling, but the John F. Kennedy Center itself was absolutely breathtaking. The lecture began with an informational introduction followed by an inspirational artistic performance by the Washington Performing arts Men, Women & Children of the Gospel Choir. Looking around me, it was clear how much of an impact the performing arts has on the soul; people were smiling, crying of happiness, and clapping along to the songs. After the performance, we learned a bit about the Library of Congress. I personally had no idea the level of art-related activities that the Library of Congress took part in. For example, they allow musicians to play instruments from long ago in order to keep them in tune as well as provide a unique experience. Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that teachers are able to take part in a one-year res
