"Arc de Trump" design plan approved, without lions on the base
Summary
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved President Donald Trump's plan to build a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., despite public opposition. The arch design was changed by removing lions from its base and an underground pedestrian tunnel, and it will include a statue of Lady Liberty holding a torch at the top.Key Facts
- The triumphal arch will be 250 feet tall, taller than the Lincoln Memorial but shorter than the Washington Monument.
- The statue on top resembles Lady Liberty holding a torch, flanked by two golden eagles.
- Lions originally planned to guard the arch's base have been removed.
- The arch will be located near the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
- Commissioners appointed by President Trump approved the design despite nearly all public comments opposing it.
- Some veterans and a historian have sued the Trump administration to stop the construction, concerned about sightlines and other issues.
- The arch will feature gold-lettered phrases: "One Nation Under God" and "Liberty and Justice for All."
- The project is part of wider efforts by President Trump to add new features to Washington, including updates to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is also facing legal challenges.
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