Trump says proposed arch will also be a "top grade Military Complex"
Summary
President Donald Trump announced plans to turn a proposed large triumphal arch near Arlington Memorial Bridge into a high-security military complex with snipers and drone storage. The arch, meant to honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, will be 250 feet tall and include an observation deck, but it has raised concerns about its effect on important views and nearby airport safety.Key Facts
- The arch is planned to be 250 feet tall and located near Arlington Memorial Cemetery in Washington, D.C.
- It will be made of granite, topped with three golden statues, and include an observation deck.
- President Trump says the arch will house snipers, store sniper ammunition, and hold large numbers of drones.
- The project is described as a "top grade Military Complex" requested by the U.S. military for national security.
- This will be Washington, D.C.'s first triumphal arch, as it currently does not have one.
- The arch is part of efforts to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
- Some people are worried the arch’s height could block views between major monuments and Arlington Cemetery.
- The Federal Aviation Administration says the arch will not pose a hazard to nearby Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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