How Rare It Is For Presidents To Name Stuff After Themselves
A history of presidents naming things after themselves, from Washington's city to Trump's threats.
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Kennedy Center Honors ceremony flees Washington as Trump’s attacks close in
The Kennedy Center Honors move to a new arena amid a bitter legal fight over the center's name and its very existence.
Kennedy Center Honors Leave Namesake Venue Amid Battle Over Adding Trump Name
The Kennedy Center Honors moves from its namesake home amid bitter battle over adding Trump's name; gala now held at Capital One Arena.
Kennedy Center Honors to Move to Capital One Arena Amid Name Change Fight
Kennedy Center Honors move to Capital One Arena amid legal fight over adding Trump's name to the riverfront building.
Sen Kennedy Says No Living Politicians Should Have Buildings Named After Them
Sen. John Kennedy proposes a rule banning living politicians from having buildings named after them, citing Trump's naming efforts.
Trump Aides Weigh Naming Ford’s Theatre After Him, Over Lincoln’s Murder Site
Aides consider placing Trump's name upon Ford's Theatre, where Lincoln was slain, after Kennedy Center bid fails.
Trump faces a week of setbacks as his own staff turns against his priorities
A week of rare pushback: the court, the bank, and the building all say no to Trump's orders.
Protesters Plan Human Chain Around Kennedy Center Amid Trump’s Threats To Demolish It
Protesters plan a human chain around the Kennedy Center as Trump pushes to alter or demolish the presidential memorial.
Streisand Hits Back as Trump Threatens to Tear Down Kennedy Center Over Name Dispute
Barbra Streisand rails against Trump's 'unchecked ego' over the Kennedy Center, as a judge demands 30 days notice before any demolition.
Judge Orders Kennedy Center to Give Notice Before Demolition
A federal judge orders the Kennedy Center to give notice before altering its building, following threats to demolish it.
Judge Forces Kennedy Center to Warn in Advance Before Demolishing Anything
Judge orders Kennedy Center to give 30 days' notice before demolition or major changes after sudden closure over structural risks.
Trump Photographed With ‘Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED’ Sign As Venue Says Closure Is Only Temporary
Trump lands as placard reads 'Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED'; photos show him gazing upon it, while law stands against his will.