Excavation work on Trump's arch in Washington to begin over next 2 weeks, administration says
Summary
The Trump administration announced that excavation will begin soon for a memorial arch in Washington, D.C., planned to mark the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026. The arch will be 250 feet tall and located between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, despite opposition and a legal challenge.Key Facts
- Excavation work for a memorial arch in Washington will start within two weeks.
- The arch is planned to be 250 feet (76 meters) tall and gilded (covered in gold color).
- It will be built between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
- The memorial is meant to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.
- Interior Secretary Doug Burgum described the arch as a great piece of American architecture.
- Some critics say the arch will disrupt historic views in Washington, D.C.
- A lawsuit has been filed to stop the arch from being built.
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