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Washington, D.C., Triumphal Arch: Media

Whether the proposed structure will be a “gateway” to the nation’s capital or an eyesore is hotly debated.

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Size comparison
A look at how the proposed arch compares with Washington, D.C., landmarks and its...
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Artist's rendering
The proposed triumphal arch would stand 250 feet (76.2 meters) tall between Arlington...
© Harrison Design, courtesy of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts
Not a popular monument
Protesters hold signs and protest in Memorial Circle where the proposed arch would...
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A new skyline
Aerial view of Washington, D.C., showing where the proposed arch would be located...
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