When Politics Drowns Out Culture: The Kennedy Center's Tragic Downfall The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a venerable institution of American cultural diplomacy, has been shut down due to an unprecedented dispute over President Donald Trump's demand to add his name to the national memorial.
The board's decision to close its iconic doors has left the future of this country's premier stage hanging precariously in the balance.
For over five decades, the Kennedy Center has served as Washington's window to international masterworks, bridging the East West divide with unparalleled flair.