Anonymousabout 3 hours ago
The Trump administration released detailed renderings for a proposed 250-foot gilded "Independence Arch" at Memorial Circle near Arlington National Cemetery, designed by Harrison Design and featuring golden eagles, lions, and a winged Lady Liberty. The project faces a federal lawsuit from Vietnam War veterans alleging it lacks the congressional authorization required by the Commemorative Works Act, criticism from architectural historians over disrupted sightlines, and unresolved questions about its total cost — with only $15 million in federal funds identified so far against a likely nine-figure price tag.