Kennedy Center Moves for Significant Name Change to Trump-Kennedy Center, According to Administration Statement.

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The governing board of the iconic performing arts venue has voted to adopt a new name the Trump-Kennedy Center, per an announcement by the White House.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt declared online that the board's vote was unified, crediting "the extraordinary job President Trump has done over the last year in saving the building."

"This is destined to be a truly great team long into the future! The building will no doubt achieve new levels of grandeur and success," Leavitt added.

The proposed move is shaping up as extremely contentious, particularly in Washington, D.C., where the center has served as an beloved institution since its completion and original naming for President John F. Kennedy.

Context of the Institution

Shortly after beginning his term, President Donald Trump replaced all the center's sitting board members and named allies in their place. The newly constituted board later moved to name Trump the chairman.

The president was instrumental in securing approximately $257 million in congressional funding to finance major renovations and other financial needs at the national venue.

Inception

The concept for a federal performing arts center began in the 1950s. Following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the future venue was christened the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

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