- Barack Obama presided over a multimillion-dollar renovation project at the Lincoln Memorial, which utilized Potomac River water.
- Trump announces a project to revamp the pool at the Lincoln Memorial and criticizes Barack Obama's administration regarding the spending on the project.
- Trump draws inspiration from triumphal arches for projects involving the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery.
- 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.
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Updated Sep 21
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What happened
Donald Trump wants to build a triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial, with the proposed site across the Potomac River.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump proposed a new triumphal arch connecting the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington sites.1 source
- Trump's arch proposal is underway on the Potomac River bank.Sub-event
The proposed arch design would interfere with the Lincoln Memorial's sightline.1 source
NPS assesses impact of Trump's arch proposal near Lincoln Memorial and Potomac River.1 source
- Trump plans a giant arch across the Potomac and attempted to put his name on the center of the Kennedy Center.Sub-event
Trump proposes building a triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial, raising land use concerns.1 source
Trump proposes building a triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial, pending review by NPS and FAA.1 source
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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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Potomac River
river in the mid-Atlantic United States
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Lincoln Memorial
park in the United States of America
Related events
- CNN reported on Trump's proposed triumphal arch project, which is a specific development related to the broader focus on media coverage of Trump's projects.
- Donald Trump's proposed arch design is modeled after the Arc de Triomphe.
- President Trump ordered the demolition and extension of the East Wing, while the administration managed the recoating of the Lincoln Memorial basin, and the archway project was initiated.
- A proposal by Donald Trump regarding an arch near the Lincoln Memorial is currently under review by various government bodies, including NPS and NCPC.
- Donald Trump is seeking a review by the Supreme Court regarding a specific construction project.
Coverage
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