Trump Admin Unveils Plan for 250-Foot “Independence Arch” in Washington [WATCH]

The Trump administration has released new renderings for a proposed 250-foot triumphal arch in the nation’s capital, marking one of the most prominent design proposals tied to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, as reported by Conservative Daily News.

The structure, referred to as the “Independence Arch,” would be located at the Memorial Circle roundabout across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial. According to the design plans, the arch would stand 250 feet tall, aligning with the nation’s 250-year milestone.

The proposal includes multiple symbolic elements. The top of the arch would feature two eagles along with a 60-foot golden-winged angel, identified by President Donald Trump as Lady Liberty.

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— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 23, 2026

Gold lettering engraved on the structure would display phrases from the Pledge of Allegiance.

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The side facing the Lincoln Memorial would read “One Nation Under God,” while the side facing Arlington National Cemetery would read “Liberty and Justice For All.”

Additional design features include four golden lion statues positioned at the base of the structure, along with other decorative gold elements incorporated throughout the monument.

President Trump announced that the plans had been formally submitted for review.

“I am pleased to announce that TODAY my Administration officially filed the presentation and plans to the highly respected Commission of Fine Arts for what will be the GREATEST and MOST BEAUTIFUL Triumphal Arch, anywhere in the World,” Trump wrote Friday on Truth Social.

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“This will be a wonderful addition to the Washington D.C. area for all Americans to enjoy for many decades to come!”

The renderings were created by Harrison Design, an American architectural firm with offices throughout the country. The submission to the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) begins the formal review process required for large-scale construction projects in Washington, D.C.

Because of the project’s size and location, it falls under the jurisdiction of both the CFA and the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) under the Commemorative Works Act.

Federal law requires that such proposals undergo review for design, placement, and impact on the capital’s layout.

The proposal has also prompted legal challenges. In February 2026, three Vietnam War veterans who later served as diplomats filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

The case was brought by the advocacy group Public Citizen, which argued the project would negatively affect the experience of visitors to Arlington National Cemetery.

According to the lawsuit, the veterans contend the arch “would dishonor their military and foreign service and the legacy of their comrades and other veterans buried at Arlington National Cemetery, and would degrade their personal experience when visiting Arlington Cemetery or traveling around Memorial Circle and on the Memorial Avenue Corridor.”

The White House has defended the proposal. In a statement to The Washington Post, spokesman Davis Ingle said the project is intended to enhance the experience for visitors.

“It will enhance the visitor experience at Arlington National Cemetery for veterans, the families of the fallen, and all Americans alike, serving as a visual reminder of the noble sacrifices borne by so many American heroes throughout our 250-year history so we can enjoy our freedoms today,” Ingle said.

Trump on the newly planned ‘Independence Arch’: “They have 57 cities around the world that have them. We’re the only major city — Washington, D.C. — that doesn’t… I’d like it to be the biggest one of all. We’re the biggest, most powerful nation.”

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— ALX (@alx) February 1, 2026

The Commission of Fine Arts, established in 1910, is an independent federal agency responsible for advising the president, Congress, and local governments on matters related to design and aesthetics in the nation’s capital.

The commission consists of seven members, supported by professional staff, who serve four-year terms without compensation.

The proposed Independence Arch remains in the early stages of the approval process as federal agencies review the design and consider feedback related to its placement and impact.

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