Summary
Rodney Mims Cook Jr., a President Trump appointee to the federal Commission of Fine Arts, suggested putting three arches in Washington, D.C., instead of one. He said this idea matches the city’s original design by Pierre L’Enfant. Cook has also been advising President Trump on the America 250 celebrations.
Key Facts
- Rodney Mims Cook Jr. was appointed by President Trump to the Commission of Fine Arts.
- Cook recommends adding three arches in Washington, D.C., not just one.
- He believes this matches Pierre L’Enfant’s original city plan.
- Pierre L’Enfant was the original designer of Washington, D.C.
- Cook has helped President Trump prepare ideas for America 250 celebrations.
- America 250 is a set of events to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States.
