Arts commission approves plans for Trump’s triumphal arch
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has approved designs for a proposed triumphal arch dedicated to President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. The arch, which would stand 250 feet tall, is planned for Columbia Island and features inscriptions celebrating American values. Critics argue that the project requires congressional authorization and label it a misuse of taxpayer funds.
- ▪The triumphal arch will be located between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
- ▪It will feature a torch-bearing figure resembling Lady Liberty and two gold-colored eagles.
- ▪The project has faced criticism from Democratic lawmakers and preservation advocates.
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- ▪ Trump's giant arch approved by ally-controlled commission — Le Monde (EN)
- ▪ Trump plans to build a giant 250-foot arch in Washington, DC. See how he has changed the capital during his second term. — Business Insider
- ▪ Designs for 250ft arch in Washington approved by panel of Trump appointees — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Key federal agency approves the design plan for Trump’s Washington arch - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Federal Panel Approves Trump’s Plans for a 250-foot Arch in Washington — NYT > Top Stories
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The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved designs for President Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch in Washington, D.C. The monument would be built on Columbia Island at Memorial Circle on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. Recommended Stories Trump denies aircraft carrier strike group deployment is meant to intimidate Cuba Trump says US has ‘more corrupt elections than third-world countries’ Trump doesn’t know if he’s ‘losing control’ of Senate GOP The arch would rise 250 feet from its base to a torch-bearing figure resembling Lady Liberty at its top. Two gold-colored eagles would flank the statue.
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