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Trump-Backed 250-Foot Arch Proposal Faces Review in 2026

4/11/2026

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The Interior Department proposed a 250-foot arch in a traffic circle between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery along the Potomac River, where it would overshadow the Lincoln Memorial.
U.S. President Donald Trump has supported the plan and shared design concepts.
The Commission of Fine Arts (CFA), consisting entirely of Trump appointees, will review the proposal on April 16, 2026.
The CFA's review will determine whether the proposal proceeds.

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The Interior Department proposed a 250-foot arch in a traffic circle between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery along the Potomac River, where it would overshadow the Lincoln Memorial.
U.S. President Donald Trump has supported the plan and shared design concepts.
The Commission of Fine Arts (CFA), consisting entirely of Trump appointees, will review the proposal on April 16, 2026.
The CFA's review will determine whether the proposal proceeds.