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Trump Dishonors the Kennedy Center

December 20, 2025

John F. Kennedy honored poet Robert Frost at Amherst College on October 26, 1963, just weeks before his assassination. During the dedication of a library in Frost's name, Kennedy emphasized the importance of independent artists and the role of poetry in reminding society of its limitations and concerns.

Credit: A memorial to John F. Kennedy and his respect for the freedom of the arts has been renamed for a man with authoritarian instincts.ByDavid RemnickDecember 20, 2025

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Kennedy visited Amherst College to honor Robert Frost on October 26, 1963.
The visit occurred just four weeks before Kennedy's assassination.
A library was dedicated in Robert Frost's name during the event.
Kennedy highlighted the significance of independent artists in society.
He noted that poetry can remind people of their limitations and broader concerns.

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Trump Dishonors the Kennedy Center

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