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Trump Proposes Monumental Projects for America's 250th Anniversary

10/10/2025

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Former President Donald Trump is proposing major architectural projects in Washington, D.C., including a triumphal arch that may rival the Lincoln Memorial.
A model of the arch, featuring a golden angel, was displayed on Trump's Resolute Desk and is planned for the Arlington Memorial Bridge traffic circle.
Trump is also pursuing a $34 million National Garden of American Heroes and a $200 million ballroom larger than the White House.
These initiatives align with the United States' 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026.

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Former President Donald Trump is proposing major architectural projects in Washington, D.C., including a triumphal arch that may rival the Lincoln Memorial.
A model of the arch, featuring a golden angel, was displayed on Trump's Resolute Desk and is planned for the Arlington Memorial Bridge traffic circle.
Trump is also pursuing a $34 million National Garden of American Heroes and a $200 million ballroom larger than the White House.
These initiatives align with the United States' 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026.