US panel approves Trump’s design for arch in Washington, DC

The US Commission of Fine Arts has approved President Donald Trump’s design for a proposed 76-meter (250-foot) arch in Washington, DC, which would be erected between Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial. While the arch aims to be a monumental symbol, it faces criticism for potentially obstructing views of the cemetery and has prompted a lawsuit from Vietnam War veterans seeking congressional approval for its construction. The arch is designed to be significantly taller than other nearby landmarks, featuring inscriptions that include “One Nation Under God.”

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