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
A commission has approved President Donald Trump’s triumphal arch just outside of Washington, a key step toward making the project a reality.
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on May 21 unanimously gave the green light to a design for the 250-foot arch, according to The Associated Press. Trump proposed the monument as a way to commemorate America’s 250th birthday.
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