Question

what does the phrase this honorary position refer to in this sentence?

harjos poetry won widespread attention and numerous awards, and, in 2019, she was appointed by the library of congress to serve as the united states poet laureate, becoming the first native american to earn

Explanation:

The phrase "this honorary position" refers to the role described in the sentence, which is the official, prestigious post Harjo was appointed to.

Answer:

the United States Poet Laureate