Vietnam Veterans Seek Court to Block Trump's 250-Foot DC Arch Over Historic Sightlines
TL;DR
Three Vietnam veterans and an architectural historian have asked a federal judge for a temporary restraining order to stop the government from proceeding with a 250-foot ‘Great Triumphal Arch’ at Memorial Circle, arguing it would obstruct the uninterrupted view between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington House and dishonor Arlington National Cemetery; the White House says past congressional authorization could grandfather the project, with excavation reportedly slated to begin, while the plaintiffs push the court to decide who should control monument decisions.
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- Trump arch could have ‘adverse effects’ on nearby monuments but will proceed, report says The Guardian
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