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Thomas Paine Memorial Planned for D.C. by 2030

1/10/2026

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A memorial for Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense, in Washington, D.C., may be built under a 2022 law and a recommendation from the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission.
The memorial recognizes Paine's role in advocating American independence about 250 years ago.
The Department of the Interior, led by Secretary Doug Burgum, must approve the project, and completion could occur by 2030.

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Story summary

A memorial for Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense, in Washington, D.C., may be built under a 2022 law and a recommendation from the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission.
The memorial recognizes Paine's role in advocating American independence about 250 years ago.
The Department of the Interior, led by Secretary Doug Burgum, must approve the project, and completion could occur by 2030.