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The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts voted unanimously on Thursday to advance <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/trump-unveils-triumphal-arch-plans-near-lincoln-memorial">President Trump's proposal for a 250-foot Triumphal Arch</a> to be built at Memorial Circle on Columbia Island, a National Park Service-managed island in the Potomac River between Washington, D.C., and Arlington, Virginia.

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The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts voted unanimously on Thursday to advance President Trump's proposal for a 250-foot Triumphal Arch to be built at Memorial Circle on Columbia Island, a National Park Service-managed island in the Potomac River between Washington, D.C., and Arlington, Virginia.

The proposed arch, designed by architect Nicolas Leo Charbonneau of Atlanta-founded firm Harrison Design, would feature a gilded 60-foot winged figure resembling Lady Liberty at its pinnacle, flanked by two gold eagles, with four gold lions at its base. The inscriptions "One Nation Under God" and "Liberty and Justice for All" would appear on either side.

The proposed arch, designed by architect Nicolas Leo Charbonneau of Atlanta-founded firm Harrison Design, would feature a gilded 60-foot winged figure resembling Lady Liberty at its pinnacle, flanked by two gold eagles, with four gold lions at its base. The inscriptions "One Nation Under God" and "Liberty and Justice for All" would appear on either side.

At 250 feet, the structure would surpass the Lincoln Memorial, which stands 99 feet tall, and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which is approximately 164 feet tall, with construction potentially beginning later in 2026. The 250-foot height is intended to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

At 250 feet, the structure would surpass the Lincoln Memorial, which stands 99 feet tall, and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which is approximately 164 feet tall, with construction potentially beginning later in 2026. The 250-foot height is intended to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

The Commission of Fine Arts received nearly 1,000 public comments on the proposal, all of which opposed the project, according to commission secretary Thomas Luebke. The most common objection, cited by roughly half of respondents, was that the arch would be a waste of money and misuse of funds.

The Commission of Fine Arts received nearly 1,000 public comments on the proposal, all of which opposed the project, according to commission secretary Thomas Luebke. The most common objection, cited by roughly half of respondents, was that the arch would be a waste of money and misuse of funds.

Partial public funding for the arch is outlined in the National Endowment for the Humanities spending plan, which reserves $2 million in special initiative funds and $13 million in matching grants for the project. The overall cost has not yet been publicly estimated by the Trump administration.

Partial public funding for the arch is outlined in the National Endowment for the Humanities spending plan, which reserves $2 million in special initiative funds and $13 million in matching grants for the project. The overall cost has not yet been publicly estimated by the Trump administration.

A group of Vietnam War veterans filed a federal lawsuit in February seeking to block construction, arguing the arch would obstruct the sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, while arguing that congressional approval is required under the Commemorative Works Act of 1986.

A group of Vietnam War veterans filed a federal lawsuit in February seeking to block construction, arguing the arch would obstruct the sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, while arguing that congressional approval is required under the Commemorative Works Act of 1986.

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The Commission of Fine Arts received nearly 1,000 public comments on the proposal, all of which opposed the project, according to commission secretary Thomas Luebke. The most common objection, cited by roughly half of respondents, was that the arch represented a waste of money and misuse of funds.

The Commission of Fine Arts received nearly 1,000 public comments on the proposal, all of which opposed the project, according to commission secretary Thomas Luebke. The most common objection, cited by roughly half of respondents, was that the arch represented a waste of money and misuse of funds.

A group of Vietnam War veterans filed a federal lawsuit in February seeking to block construction, arguing the arch would obstruct the sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery and that congressional approval is required under the Commemorative Works Act of 1986.

A group of Vietnam War veterans filed a federal lawsuit in February seeking to block construction, arguing the arch would obstruct the sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery and that congressional approval is required under the Commemorative Works Act of 1986.

A 250-foot vanity project near Arlington National Cemetery is not only the last thing America needs right now, it's an insult to every soldier buried next to it. Trump himself said the arch is for "me" — not for veterans, not for America. Victory arches belong to dictators and emperors, not democracies, and planting one where Lincoln's memory meets the graves of war heroes is a desecration dressed up in gold leaf.

A 250-foot vanity project near Arlington National Cemetery is not only the last thing America needs right now, it's an insult to every soldier buried next to it. Trump himself said the arch is for "me" — not for veterans, not for America. Victory arches belong to dictators and emperors, not democracies, and planting one where Lincoln's memory meets the graves of war heroes is a desecration dressed up in gold leaf.

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Great nations build monuments that endure, and the United States Triumphal Arch will do exactly that — inspiring children and grandchildren for generations to come. Marking 250 years of American independence with a landmark structure is exactly the kind of bold, lasting national pride the country deserves. This arch isn't about one person, it's a permanent testament to the American spirit.

Great nations build monuments that endure, and the United States Triumphal Arch will do exactly that — inspiring children and grandchildren for generations to come. Marking 250 years of American independence with a landmark structure is exactly the kind of bold, lasting national pride the country deserves. This arch isn't about one person, it's a permanent testament to the American spirit.

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A 250-foot vanity project near Arlington National Cemetery is not only the last thing America needs right now, it's an insult to every soldier buried in the vicinity. Trump himself said the arch is for "me," not for veterans and not for America. Victory arches belong to dictators and emperors, not democracies, and planting one where Lincoln's memory meets the graves of war heroes is a desecration dressed up in gold leaf.

A 250-foot vanity project near Arlington National Cemetery is not only the last thing America needs right now, it's an insult to every soldier buried in the vicinity. Trump himself said the arch is for "me," not for veterans and not for America. Victory arches belong to dictators and emperors, not democracies, and planting one where Lincoln's memory meets the graves of war heroes is a desecration dressed up in gold leaf.

Great nations build monuments that endure, and the United States Triumphal Arch will do exactly that, inspiring children and grandchildren for generations to come. Marking 250 years of American independence with a landmark structure is exactly the kind of bold, lasting national pride the country deserves. This arch isn't about one person, it's a permanent testament to the American spirit.

Great nations build monuments that endure, and the United States Triumphal Arch will do exactly that, inspiring children and grandchildren for generations to come. Marking 250 years of American independence with a landmark structure is exactly the kind of bold, lasting national pride the country deserves. This arch isn't about one person, it's a permanent testament to the American spirit.

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