Trump Unveils Bright Gold Sculptures In Washington Overhaul
Summary
President Donald Trump shared pictures of the restoration work on statues called The Arts of War and The Arts of Peace in Washington D.C. This restoration is part of several construction projects he has ordered in the capital since starting his current term in January 2025.Key Facts
- The statues being restored are bronze and include The Arts of War group and The Arts of Peace group.
- Work began in April 2025 and is expected to finish in September 2025.
- The National Park Service gave a $5.1 million contract to a Maryland gilding studio for the restoration.
- The Arts of War statues were created by sculptor Leo Friedlander and include Valor and Sacrifice.
- The Arts of Peace statues were made by sculptor James Earle Fraser and include Music and Harvest and Aspiration and Literature.
- These statues are located near the Arlington Memorial Bridge and the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway entrances.
- President Trump has also started other projects like major White House renovations, building a large triumphal arch, renovating a historic golf course, and planning a statue garden in Washington D.C.
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