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Aerial view of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, surrounded by busy traffic on a large circular intersection with city buildings in the background. The Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, stands under a clear sky with a red double-decker tour bus and a line of people at its base. Arc de Triomphe Stone sculpture La Marseillaise by Francois Rude on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, depicting a group of French volunteers led by a winged female figure. Arc de Triomphe Paris: Arc de Triomphe Arc de Triomphe, Paris German soldiers and officers stand atop the Arc de Triomphe overlooking Paris, with a large Nazi flag flying in the wind during the German occupation in World War II. Franco-German War
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(Left) Eiffel Tower; (right) Washington Monument. Combo using assets (Eiffel Tower) 245552 and (Washington Monument) 245554.
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  • Lorraine Murray
    Lorraine Murray was Associate Editor for Encyclopædia Britannica, specializing in small island states, scattered US states, Australia and New Zealand, and North and South Korea. She was also Manager of Advocacy for Animals.

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Add new Web site: BBC - What we know about White House plans for an 'Arc de Trump'. Jul 02, 2026
Add new Web site: NPR - Here's Why the Arc De Triomphe Was Just Wrapped in Fabric. Dec 10, 2025
Add new Web site: ABC listen - Nightlife - “L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped” - Christo and Jeanne Claude's final 'wrapping' project realised in Paris. Sep 19, 2025
Add new Web site: CNN Style - The Arc de Triomphe is wrapped in fabric, a vision six decades in the making. Apr 24, 2025
Add new Web site: Academia - The Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped: Measuring Public Installation Art Engagement and Popularity through Social Media Data Analysis. Jul 24, 2024
Media added. Mar 14, 2024
Add new Web site: Art in Context - Arc de Triomphe - A Monumental Marvel. Nov 16, 2023
Add new Web site: Official Site of Arc de triomphe, Paris, France. Feb 05, 2023
Add new Web site: Chemins de m?moire - Arc de Triomphe. Sep 19, 2022
Article revised. Jul 14, 2020
Media revised. May 07, 2020
Corrected display issue. Mar 13, 2019
Add new Web site: Napoleon.org - Arc de Triomphe de l�Etoile � Paris. Mar 08, 2019
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Facts about Arc de Triomphe. Apr 16, 2013
Add new Web site: A View on Cities - Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France. Apr 16, 2013
Add new Web site: Discover France - Arc de Triomphe. Apr 16, 2013
Media added. Dec 06, 2012
Removed statement that it is the largest triumphal arch in the world. Dec 06, 2012
Add new Web site: Discover France - Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile, Paris. Nov 08, 2011
Article expanded. Jul 22, 2011
Add new Web site: Historical Travel Guide - Triumphal Arched of the World. Oct 26, 2010
Add new Web site: Historical Travel Guide - Triumphal Arched of the World. Oct 26, 2010
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Adventure - Arc de Triomphe. Feb 15, 2009
Article revised. Apr 07, 2005
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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