In the United States, the Library of Congress established a special advisory position called the Poetry Consultant to the Library of Congress in 1937. For a long time, the position was considered a great honor but offered no salary. Finally, in 1985, Congress made Poet Laureate an official position with an annual stipend of $35,000, thanks to an endowment from the Archer M. Huntington Foundation. Unlike their British counterparts, American Poets Laureate only serve one term, from October to May. The Library of Congress continues to make the appointment, soliciting the advice of past Poets Laureate as well as esteemed poetry critics.
A seeking
B requiring
C ignoring
D determining
