Board overseeing memorial to John F Kennedy, a former president, cited safety and financial concerns for closure Kennedy Center leaders say Trump’s name on facade may avoid ‘fiscal collapse’ The Trump-appointed leaders of the Kennedy Center voted Tuesday to immediately close the institution’s performing arts building in Washington, citing safety and financial concerns. The riverside landmark, built as a memorial to President John F Kennedy, will be closed indefinitely to all visitors, according to the board of trustees. A spokesperson for Joyce Beatty, a representative and an ex-officio member of the board, confirmed the vote with the Guardian. Continue reading...