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Construction of "Arc de Trump" to Commence Soon in Washington D.C.

The construction of a 250-foot-high triumphal arch, nicknamed the "Arc de Trump," is slated to begin in Washington D.C. within the next two weeks. The structure, designed by Harrison Design, will be located near the Arlington Memorial Bridge.

US interior secretary Doug Burgum announced that excavation work for the arch and military observation deck at Memorial Circle on Columbia Island will start soon, after over 125 years of planning. He described the arch as a significant piece of American architecture honoring Arlington Cemetery and the capital.

Officially named the Triumphal Arch of Washington DC, the arch is one of several projects associated with US president Donald Trump. It will be nearly 100 feet taller than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

The neoclassical design by Harrison Design features three gilded angels at the top. The arch will include three accessible floors, serving as a visitor attraction with ticketing, security, exhibition galleries, restrooms, and an open-air observation deck.

The arch is part of several major construction projects led by Trump in Washington D.C., including the addition of a ballroom to the White House, which has received Supreme Court approval to proceed.

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