All articles tagged with #monument
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said excavation for a 250-foot-tall Trump arch could begin in as little as two weeks at the Memorial Bridge traffic circle on the Potomac, with a 2-3 year build planned; the project has sparked controversy over its size, traffic disruption, and whether Congress approved it, though about $15 million from the National Endowment for the Humanities is earmarked for it.
A clash on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee over a bill to defund and close the César Chávez National Monument escalated after Epstein-related allegations and emails resurfaced during the debate. Sen. Martin Heinrich proposed temporarily closing the site and studying a new monument to honor the farm labor movement, while Sen. Mike Lee accused him of preserving a “crime scene.” Cornyn’s bill would immediately shutter the monument, sell the land and contents, and remove Chávez’s home and gravesite. The episode occurs amid a wider reckoning over sexual misconduct in Congress and the Epstein file releases; Heinrich’s office said he never met Epstein.
Wout van Aert out-sprinted Tadej Pogacar in a dramatic, puncture-plagued Paris-Roubaix finale, sealing his first cobbled Monument victory in a two-up sprint at the Roubaix velodrome; Pogacar fought back from multiple flats, van der Poel endured a bike-change scare and finished fourth, while Jasper Stuyven secured third from the chasing group.
Wout van Aert edged Tadej Pogačar in the chaotic Paris-Roubaix 2026 finale, taking his first cobbled Monument title after punctures and bike changes disrupted the lead duo; Jasper Stuyven finished third as the race delivered Crashes, mechanicals and high-speed cobbles, with Van Aert dedicating the win to his late teammate Michael Goolaerts.
Trump floated a 250-foot arch in Washington, D.C., claiming it could be the biggest monument and comparing it to the Arc de Triomphe, but the idea drew sharp online mockery in the midst of a cost‑of‑living crisis, with critics arguing taxpayer funds should go to addressing groceries and prices rather than grand monuments (some memes even dubbed it the “Arc de Trumph”).
A monument honoring Panama's Chinese community was toppled by local authorities amid escalating geopolitical tensions involving the US and China over influence in Panama and the Panama Canal, sparking controversy and calls for investigation.
Canada's monument to victims of communism in Ottawa has been revised to remove individual names after a government report linked many to Nazis, emphasizing broader thematic content instead. The monument faced controversy over its funding sources and the inclusion of names associated with fascist groups, leading to a decision to omit specific identities and focus on educational themes.
President Donald Trump plans to build a Paris-style arch near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., inspired by the Arc de Triomphe, as part of his efforts to leave a lasting mark on the city, with funding potentially coming from contributions to a new White House ballroom project.
President Trump unveiled plans for a large, classical-style arch in Washington, D.C., to commemorate the U.S. 250th anniversary, featuring designs reminiscent of Paris' Arc de Triomphe, and suggested it would be built for himself, with potential placement near Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial.
President Trump showcased a model of a new arch, dubbed the 'Arc de Trump,' intended to be built in Arlington, Virginia, resembling the Arc de Triomphe, and aimed to be completed by the 250th anniversary of the U.S. in 2026, though funding and costs remain unspecified.
President Donald Trump announced plans to build a large 'Independence Arch' near the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate America's 250th anniversary, unveiling designs and gathering support from various supporters and companies, with details about the project still largely undisclosed.
President Donald Trump is planning a new triumphal arch in Washington, DC, to commemorate the country's 250th anniversary, reflecting his personal aesthetic and real estate background, with the design inspired by France's Arc de Triomphe and situated near Arlington National Cemetery. The project is in progress, with construction timing and funding details yet to be determined.
A new statue of Joseph Stalin has been installed in a Moscow subway station, sparking debate over Russia's historical memory and the country's recent trend of rehabilitating Stalin's image, with some viewing him as a national hero and others warning of the dangers of re-Stalinization.
The Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles has unveiled a solemn monument listing over 125,000 names of individuals detained in incarceration camps during World War II, providing a poignant tribute to those affected by Executive Order 9066. The monument, called "Irei: National Monument for the WWII Japanese American Incarceration," includes a sacred book, a website for additional information, and light installations at incarceration sites. The project aims to honor and bring dignity to those who were targeted by the government, shedding light on a dark chapter in American history and providing a space for reflection and remembrance for survivors and their descendants.
The process to remove a century-old Confederate memorial at Arlington National Cemetery has resumed after a federal judge lifted a temporary injunction. The group Defend Arlington had filed a lawsuit seeking to halt the removal, but the judge ruled that their allegations were unfounded. The monument's removal is part of a national effort to remove or rename Confederate monuments and memorials. The movement has faced pushback from some Republican lawmakers. The removal process is expected to be completed by the end of the week, with surrounding graves and headstones being carefully protected during the process.