"NEWARK, NJ -  Clement Alexander Price, Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor of History at Rutgers-Newark, has been appointed by President Barack Obama to serve as vice chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. The appointment was announced by The White House on July 29.

"The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is an independent federal agency that 'promotes the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of our nation's historic resources, and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy,' according to the ACHP’s website. ACHP advises the President and the Congress on national historic preservation policy.

"Rutgers University President Richard L. McCormick commented on the appointment: 'Clement Price is an outstanding choice.  He brings to this leadership position enormous scholarly depth, a special understanding of the role that cities have played in our nation’s history, and an interest in capturing the experience of all Americans.'”

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