The United States does not have an officially designated national poet. However, there have been many influential poets throughout American history who have made significant contributions to the country's literary landscape. Some notable American poets include Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, Maya Angelou, and Allen Ginsberg, among many others. While none of these poets are officially designated as the national poet of the United States, their works have played a significant role in shaping American literature and cultural identity.