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Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch would shadow Arlington graves

The arch would also cast a shadow on the eternal flame of John F.

Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch would shadow Arlington graves
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The arch would also cast a shadow on the eternal flame of John F.

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KennedyDonald Trump has proposed building a 250-foot-tall arch near Arlington National Cemetery-a structure that would overshadow nearby graves and has sparked concern over its impact on the historic site.John F.

Kennedy Eternal Flame grave site in Arlington Cemetery was dedicated and opened to the public on March 15, 1967 three and half years following the assassination of the former president in Dallas.The structure proposed for Memorial Circle across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial has been dubbed the “Arc de Trump.”However, critics including historians, and architects have doubts about the arch which Trump has said he wants to equip….

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With Trump himself on the board, a wedge was driven between the venue, artists and its audience.On social platform X, users have been responding with one writing, “ That's probably the point.

I wouldn't be surprised if some staffer sold him on that exact talking point right there.

Trump's resentment of JFK and his popularity burns inside of him like nothing else.”Second added, “ I guess we need to chop down all those disrespectful trees in there too.

And remove the elevated gravestones because they are hatefully casting shadows too.” Donald Trump has proposed building a 250-foot-tall arch near Arlington National Cemetery-a structure that would overshadow nearby graves and has sparked concern over its impact on the historic…

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