Kennedy Center Honor

The Kennedy Center Honor is given to individuals for their lifetime contributions to the performing arts in the United States. It is considered equivalent to the recognition bestowed on recipients of knighthood in Britain and the Legion of Honor in France.

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  • 1978

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Kennedy Center Honors

The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. The Honors have been presented annually since 1978 in Washington, D.C., during gala weekend-long events which culminate in a performance honoring the Honorees...

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