An artist’s rendering of President Donald Trump’s proposed “Independence Arch” in a handout obtained on April 10, 2026. U.S. Commission on Fine Arts/Handout via Reuters
The Trump administration formally submitted designs Friday to the Commission of Fine Arts for a 250-foot triumphal arch planned for Memorial Circle near Arlington National Cemetery. President Donald Trump announced the filing in a Truth Social post, referring to it as the tallest and most beautiful such structure in the world.
“I am pleased to announce that TODAY my Administration officially filed the presentation and plans to the highly respected Commission of Fine Arts for what will be the GREATEST and MOST BEAUTIFUL Triumphal Arch, anywhere in the World,” the president said in a post on Truth Social. “This will be a wonderful addition to the Washington D.C. area for all Americans to enjoy for many decades to come!”