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250-Foot Arch Approved for Arlington | Durham News
A colossal 250-foot triumphal arch, designed to mark America’s 250th anniversary, is moving forward after preliminary approval from the National Capital Planning Commission — but controversy looms. Set to rise in front of Arlington National Cemetery, the structure dwarfs the Lincoln Memorial and even the Arc de Triomphe, sparking outrage from veterans and residents who fear it disrespects fallen soldiers and disrupts the solemnity of the site. While the commission’s chair supports it as a historic tribute, staff recommended revisions to comply with the century-old Height of Buildings Act…
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