What are the dimensions of Donald Trump's triumphal arch?
Where should the triumphal arch be placed?
When will construction of the arch begin?
What are the concerns about building an arch?
The Independence Arch is intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA celebrated this year. President Trump emphasizes that it will be a patriotic monument that will honor American history and the service of soldiers. The project is to be inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Donald Trump's triumphal arch. There are concerns about air traffic
A source who asked to remain anonymous told CNN that the facility is planned to be 50 meters long and 50 meters wide, with an 18-meter-high sculpture on top. Its contractor has not been chosen yet. The CNN interlocutor emphasized that a smaller-scale project is also being considered, but the president insists on a more monumental solution.
At the end of the year, Trump told Politico that construction would start within two months. However, the White House representative quoted on Tuesday said that the project is still being refined, which is why the plan to start work presented by Trump seems unrealistic.
The triumphal arch will stand on the Potomac, between the Lincoln Mausoleum and Arlington National Cemetery. CNN noted that such a large object may pose a threat to air traffic at the nearby airport. Ronald Reagan. Monument defenders also warn that the facility will disturb views of historical importance.
— The arch will be one of the most important monuments not only in Washington, but in the entire world, said White House spokesman Davis Ingle.
Donald Trump announced that the construction of the monument would be financed from private funds, including funds remaining from the implementation of his other project – a new ballroom in the White House.
