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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Kerry Kennedy: 'It would be a tragedy' if Kennedy Center is demolished
Kerry Kennedy, niece of the late president, has expressed that demolishing the Kennedy Center would be a tragedy. This statement comes as protesters have gathered at the venue to voice their opposition to demolition threats.
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Kerry Kennedy, niece of the late president, has expressed that demolishing the Kennedy Center would be a tragedy. This statement comes as protesters have gathered at the venue to voice their opposition to demolition threats. The BBC's Caitríona Perry conducted an interview with Kennedy regarding the situation. The article does not specify when these events occurred or who is making the demolition threats.
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Caitríona Perry of the BBC spoke to Kerry Kennedy.
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Protesters gathered at the Kennedy Center to condemn demolition threats.
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Kerry Kennedy stated it would be a tragedy if the Kennedy Center is demolished.
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