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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(136,342 posts)
Fri Apr 10, 2026, 09:26 PM Apr 10

Planned "Arc de Trump" would be over twice as high as Lincoln Memorial

Washington — The Interior Department has submitted renderings of President Trump's proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, showing that the structure would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial across the Potomac River.

The proposal calls for the arch to be roughly 250 feet tall, more than twice as high as the 99-foot tall Lincoln Memorial. It would be the tallest triumphal arch in the world, like the president said he wanted, roughly 30 feet taller than the Plaza de la República in Mexico City.

The proposed building site sits in a traffic circle on the Virginia side of the Potomac, in between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, on land that technically falls within the boundaries of the District of Columbia. The plans show inscriptions reading "One Nation Under God" and "Liberty and Justice For All" would be on either side of the arch. Gold-colored statues of Lady Liberty, flanked by two eagles, would top the structure, with four statues of lions around the base.

The designs were prepared by Harrison Design, an architecture firm in Washington.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/planned-trump-arch-dwarf-lincoln-182403285.html

A monument to Trump's insecurity.

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Planned "Arc de Trump" would be over twice as high as Lincoln Memorial (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 10 OP
Give me a fucking break. buzzycrumbhunger Apr 10 #1
Wouldn't it be great if the arc was a "memorial" to Trump? Intractable Apr 10 #2
I'd accept that compromise. mr715 Apr 10 #6
Perhaps... buzzycrumbhunger Apr 12 #17
I'm saying he can have an arch as a memorial, as long as he agrees to need it immediately. Intractable Apr 12 #18
The Dem nominee has to pledge to knock that sucker down! Sogo Apr 10 #3
Tear it down yankee87 Apr 10 #4
Somewhere in the West Wing.... Thunderbeast Apr 10 #5
Trump officials unveil designs for president's controversial 250-foot arch - gift link ... cliffside Apr 10 #7
I think this one is much more appropriate... buzzycrumbhunger Apr 12 #21
Why does the Statue of Liberty have wings? newdeal2 Apr 10 #8
To be clear, it's almost 100 feet taller... regnaD kciN Apr 10 #9
I would bet a large sum genxlib Apr 11 #13
And 30 feet taller than the tallest current arch, Monumento a la Revolucion Mexico, in Mexico City Celerity Apr 11 #14
One of the more conjested areas Historic NY Apr 11 #10
GACK, Blargh... No matter how tall, or not! electric_blue68 Apr 11 #11
Isn't this something similar to what Hitler wanted as well? sakabatou Apr 11 #12
That's actually not the design that'll finally be built. jmowreader Apr 11 #15
Honestly, I'm suprised he isn't Bettie Apr 11 #16
A life-size monument to his tiny fingers would be more appropriate struggle4progress Apr 12 #19
They'll need 24/7 security to keep the graffiti artists away. What a canvas! Vinca Apr 12 #20
Still wondering what fucking triumph of trump's is this supposed to be celebrating? Wounded Bear Apr 12 #22

buzzycrumbhunger

(2,007 posts)
17. Perhaps...
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 12:20 AM
Apr 12

If it were a 5’ tall statue of steaming dog shit or a public urinal or something appropriate…

buzzycrumbhunger

(2,007 posts)
21. I think this one is much more appropriate...
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 10:20 PM
Apr 12

It really should include a “Quiet, piggy!” however.

genxlib

(6,151 posts)
13. I would bet a large sum
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 06:24 AM
Apr 11

That fact is probably very much part of the spec.

I can hear the conversation in my head.

Designer: Ok we understand you are looking for something in the tacky dictator chic motif. But let’s talk about size. How big should it be

Trump: Bigly! Biggest you’ve ever seen. Whatever that one is in France make it 100’ bigger.


Celerity

(54,659 posts)
14. And 30 feet taller than the tallest current arch, Monumento a la Revolucion Mexico, in Mexico City
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 06:31 AM
Apr 11

electric_blue68

(26,985 posts)
11. GACK, Blargh... No matter how tall, or not!
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 01:02 AM
Apr 11

You know, when I read that X ?weeks ago it didn't really register height-wise.

jmowreader

(53,278 posts)
15. That's actually not the design that'll finally be built.
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 09:07 AM
Apr 11

In Cleveland there's a bridge that features eight carvings, each depicting a winged figure holding a different kind of vehicle. These carvings were collectively named the Guardians of Traffic; they are the namesake of Cleveland's Major League Baseball team.

They're going to do the same thing to the arch, but there'll be six Guardians of Freedom, all six will have Trump's face and they'll be holding flags and firearms.

Bettie

(19,787 posts)
16. Honestly, I'm suprised he isn't
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 09:41 AM
Apr 11

tearing down the Lincoln Memorial to build this monument to himself, then replacing the Washington Monument with an even taller golden statue of himself....of course he needs monuments to himself, he's too awful a person to be remembered for anything unless he shoves it in our faces.

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