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Trump Submits Plans for 250-Foot Triumphal Arch Near Memorial Bridge

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 11:07 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump submitted plans for a 250-foot-tall Triumphal Arch near the Memorial Bridge.
The design calls for reinforced-concrete, stone-clad structure with a central figure, two eagles, 166-foot width, and 55-foot opening.
An August NPS report warned the arch would disrupt sightlines between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
Opponents have filed legal challenges, arguing the arch would damage historic sightlines and limit public path access.

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U.S. President Donald Trump submitted plans for a 250-foot-tall Triumphal Arch near the Memorial Bridge.
The design calls for reinforced-concrete, stone-clad structure with a central figure, two eagles, 166-foot width, and 55-foot opening.
An August NPS report warned the arch would disrupt sightlines between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
Opponents have filed legal challenges, arguing the arch would damage historic sightlines and limit public path access.