Robert Lee Frost (26 March 1874 – 29 January 1963) was an American poet. He is highly regarded for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech. His work frequently employed settings from rural life in New England in the early twentieth century, using them to examine complex social and philosophical themes. A popular and often-quoted poet, Frost was honored frequently during his lifetime, receiving four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry.

Frost was 86 when he spoke and performed a reading of his poetry at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy on 20 January 1961.


Robert Frost with Jackie Kennedy at the time of the inauguration


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