Kennedy Center Set for Significant Name Change to Trump-Kennedy Center, As Stated by Administration Announcement.

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The governing board of the prestigious performing arts venue has approved a measure to change its name the Trump-Kennedy Center, as confirmed by the White House.

White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt declared online that the board's vote was unified, crediting "the unbelievable work President Trump has done over the last year in preserving the building."

"This promises to be a truly great team long into the future! The building will no doubt attain new levels of prestige and accomplishment," Leavitt added.

The proposed move is likely to prove deeply divisive, notably in Washington, D.C., where the center has stood as an iconic landmark since its construction and dedication for President John F. Kennedy.

Background of the Center

Shortly after assuming the presidency, President Donald Trump replaced all the center's sitting board members and appointed supporters in their positions. The newly constituted board then voted to elect Trump chairman.

The president later secured approximately $257 million in appropriated money to finance extensive repairs and associated costs at the national venue.

Inception

The concept for a Washington-based performing arts center was first proposed in the 1950s. Following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy, the 35th president, in 1963, the then-under-construction venue was christened the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

This report is being updated. More details will be added as it becomes available.

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