The Commission of Fine Arts has voted to advance President Trump's plan for a 250-foot victory arch on Washington D.C.'s National Mall. The imposing structure, which will be taller than Paris' Arc de Triomphe and feature eagles and a Statue of Liberty-like figure, is intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Concerns have been raised about its potential to obstruct views of the Lincoln Memorial and tower over Arlington National Cemetery.
The Commission of Fine Arts, a federal agency, has voted to move ahead with President Trump's plans to build a 250-foot' victory arch ' at the National Mall that will tower over Arlington National Cemetery and obstruct the sightline to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.for advising the president, Congress, and the federal and local governments on the design and aesthetics of construction within Washington, D.C.
The seven-member body, whose ranks are composed of Trump appointees, was expected to approve the arch. The proposed monument strongly resembles Paris' Arc de Triomphe, but almost 100 feet taller.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shows a rendering of the planned triumphal arch to be added to Washington, D.C.'s National Mall at a meeting on Wednesday.
last week, the proposed arch bears a striking resemblance to Paris' Arc de Triomphe in its design, though it would be nearly 100 feet taller. In the architectural plans submitted by the firm Harrison Design, the arch is topped with two eagles and a winged, crowned figure reminiscent of the Statue of Liberty. On one side, the words'One Nation Under God' appear, with the phrase'With Liberty and Justice for All' on the other.
The proposed D.C. arch would also be the biggest such structure in the world, dwarfing its two nearest rivals: the Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City, which stands 220 feet high, and the Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang, North Korea . The lead architect from Harrison Design, Nicolas Charbonneau, said in comments to the Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday morning that the 250-foot height is a nod to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.
to NPR last week, when the design was released, White House spokesperson Davis Ingle wrote:'The Triumphal Arch in Memorial Circle is going to be one of the most iconic landmarks not only in Washington, D.C., but throughout the world. It will enhance the visitor experience at Arlington National Cemetery for veterans, the families of the fallen, and all Americans alike, serving as a visual reminder of the noble sacrifices borne by so many American heroes throughout our 250 year history so we can enjoy our freedoms today. President Trump will continue to honor our veterans and give the greatest Nation on earth — America — the glory it deserves.'
It is still unclear when – or whether or not – the proposed arch's construction will go ahead. In February, a group of Vietnam War veteransThe committee noted that of approximately 1,000 public comments submitted prior to the vote, nearly every one voiced opposition to the proposed arch and its size. The outlying individual submitted an alternate design.
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