
Shortened to the “Kennedy Center”, it is officially the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, sitting majestically on the Potomac. It opened in 1971 to honor the late President for his and Mrs. Kennedy’s great passion for the visual and performing arts. It contains commissioned works of art, a gallery of flags from around the world, and wonderful performing venues. It is home to the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera. In short, it’s the United States’ cultural home and showplace.
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