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250-Foot Arch Faces Historic Pushback | Washington DC News
A 250-foot arch, backed by a former president, is inching toward approval after the National Capital Planning Commission gave it preliminary go-ahead — despite fierce public backlash. Critics fear it will scar Memorial Circle and disrespect veterans, especially near Arlington National Cemetery. Designers must now adjust statue placements to comply with height regulations, but the project still faces strong opposition. With final approval potentially coming by September, opponents are already preparing to take the fight to Congress, arguing federal law demands explicit legislative approval for…
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