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Photos of President Trump reviewing a poster board with the title “Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED” spurred the largest gathering yet in support of the performing arts institution.
Hundreds of protesters showed up at the Kennedy Center, forming a chain around the front of the building and shouting "Hands off!" the arts.
It was founded as an "artistic mecca" and inspired American pride for years.
Thousands of protesters descended on the Kennedy Center over the weekend, surrounding the landmark in a show of defiance after President Donald Trump threatened to tear it down.
As the arts venue shutters for two years of renovations, how many people will lose their jobs, and what will happen to John F.
Thousands of people joined outside the John F.
The Kennedy Center temporarily closed.
The public is not allowed inside but some staff members continued to report to work after officials temporarily closed the main building, citing hazardous conditions.