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Opinion: A sculpture in perpetual motion, removed
NPRSaturday, September 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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"Blue," a statue that's been on the grounds of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D. for 7 years has been dismantled and removed.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. "Blue," a statue that's been on the grounds of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D. for 7 years has been dismantled and removed. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Opinion and World.
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What happened
"Blue," a statue that's been on the grounds of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D. for 7 years has been dismantled and removed.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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NPR published: Opinion: A sculpture in perpetual motion, removed
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Opinion and World.
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