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Vietnam War Veterans Sue to Block Trump’s Arch Groundbreaking

9/9/2026

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Doug Burgum announced excavation for the Great Triumphal Arch will begin within two weeks.
VoteVets launched a campaign Tuesday against President Donald Trump’s planned arch near Arlington.
Paul Eaton called the 250-foot arch inappropriate and bordering on sacrilege.
Karen Meredith warned a tourist observation deck would disturb cemetery solitude.
Vietnam War veterans sued seeking an emergency court order to block the administration from breaking ground.

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Doug Burgum announced excavation for the Great Triumphal Arch will begin within two weeks.
VoteVets launched a campaign Tuesday against President Donald Trump’s planned arch near Arlington.
Paul Eaton called the 250-foot arch inappropriate and bordering on sacrilege.
Karen Meredith warned a tourist observation deck would disturb cemetery solitude.
Vietnam War veterans sued seeking an emergency court order to block the administration from breaking ground.