- A proposal by Donald Trump regarding an arch near the Lincoln Memorial is currently under review by various government bodies, including NPS and NCPC.
- A report confirms that Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial impacts the sightline.
A monument project initiated by Donald Trump is threatening the sightlines of the Lincoln Memorial and includes plans for militarization.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Sep 21
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What happened
A monument project initiated by Donald Trump is threatening the sightlines of the Lincoln Memorial and includes plans for militarization.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Lincoln Memorial
park in the United States of America
Related events
- A proposed arch project involving the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery is under review by the National Capital Planning Commission.
- Donald Trump wants to build a triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial, with the proposed site across the Potomac River.
- Tracks government architectural interventions in DC and opposes presidential projects impacting historic sites.
- Trump's administration initiated a $14.8 million renovation project at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool while criticizing previous administrations.
- Donald Trump discussed pool renovation plans, conspiracy theories about sabotage, and related exposures at the Lincoln Memorial.