Trump Triumphal Arch proposal controversy
The developments in this story so far, most recent first.
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National Park Service: Proposed Triumphal Arch May Affect Historic Sites in D.C.
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The National Park Service reopened the public comment period for the assessment of the proposed arch.
The US National Park Service (NPS) reopened the public comment period to assess the proposed Triumphal Arch, a project envisioned by President Trump. Following the reopening, the NPS identified nearly 40 locations across Washington, D.C. that could be affected by the assessment.
According to the NPS, the 250-foot tall structure would adversely affect dozens of historic sites in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the proposed arch would alter views across Washington, D.C. and Arlington Cemetery.