Kerry Kennedy: 'It would be a tragedy' if Kennedy Center is demolished
The BBC’s Caitríona Perry spoke to the late president's niece, as protesters gathered at the venue to condemn demolition threats.
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"'It would be a tragedy' if Kennedy Center is demolished."
— Kerry Kennedy , Activist
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The BBC’s Caitríona Perry spoke to the late president's niece, as protesters gathered at the venue to condemn demolition threats.
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