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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 22
Brent Leggs Becomes National Trust's 11th President at 53
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 22

Brent Leggs Becomes National Trust's 11th President at 53

1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 22

Summary

  • Brent Leggs, 53, takes over Monday as president and chief executive of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, becoming the congressionally chartered nonprofit's 11th leader.
  • More than 20 years at the organization helped elevate Leggs to the top job after Carol Quillen decided to leave for family reasons.
  • The trust, founded in 1949 to protect historically and culturally significant U.S. sites, has recently drawn attention through lawsuits over the White House East Wing demolition and proposed changes at the Kennedy Center.
  • Board chair Phoebe Tudor said trustees are "very excited" about Leggs' appointment, signaling internal support as he assumes leadership.

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Brent Leggs Named 11th President of National Trust for Historic Preservation

Insights

With a leader known for championing Black history, how will the National Trust redefine what American heritage is worth saving?
Do legal challenges to modernize national landmarks ultimately protect or hinder their long-term viability and public use?
As preservation battles intensify, can new technology offer a middle ground between demolition and strict conservation for historic sites?

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Brent Leggs Named 11th President of National Trust for Historic Preservation