For years, some enthusiasts of classical architecture have argued that Washington needs a triumphal arch, contending that a new monument would be a fitting way to mark America’s 250th anniversary.
President Donald Trump took the idea, enlarged it and is now pushing to begin construction on a 250-foot-tall arch as soon as possible. The planned monument, which would be built in a traffic roundabout on the edge of the city, would represent the president’s most significant change to Washington’s skyline.
