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Who is the first African American to be named poet laureate of USA?

Rita Dove was the first African American to hold the title of United States Poet Laureate. Her appointment in 1993 marked this milestone in American poetry.

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Who is the first African American to be named poet laureate of USA?

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Rita Dove was the first African American to hold the title of United States Poet Laureate. Her appointment in 1993 marked this milestone in American poetry.

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