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Kennedy Center Faces Trump Threat
Trump threatens to demolish Kennedy Center, a 55-year-old arts landmark.
In brief
Trump threatens to demolish Kennedy Center, a 55-year-old arts landmark. Trump claims Kennedy Center is dilapidated and wants to rename it after himself. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Kennedy Center History
President Dwight Eisenhower signed legislation in 1958 to create a national cultural center for Washington.
Kennedy's Vision
President John F. Kennedy said art knows no national boundaries and genius speaks to the world.
“Art knows no national boundaries. Genius can speak at any time, and the entire world will hear it and listen.”
After Kennedy
President Lyndon Johnson designated the building a living memorial to Kennedy after his assassination.
Opening Day
The Kennedy Center opened on September eighth, 1971, with Leonard Bernstein's Mass.
Current Crisis
Trump claims the Kennedy Center is dilapidated and wants to rename it after himself.
The takeaway
Trump claims Kennedy Center is dilapidated and wants to rename it after himself.
