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Washington D.C. Through Layers of History | Fort Wayne News
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the debate over Washington D.C.’s appearance heats up—with President Trump pushing for flashy renovations like repainting the Reflecting Pool and building a giant triumphal arch. But this obsession with aesthetics isn’t new: from Pierre Charles L’Enfant’s visionary sightlines to 19th-century images using the Capitol to contrast national ideals with slavery, the city’s visual story is layered with triumph and trauma. Even Lincoln saw the unfinished Capitol dome as a symbol of Union resilience. As we mark this milestone, honoring Washington’s…
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