Trump's arch could harm the integrity of many of Washington's historical sites, report says
President Trump has proposed building a large arch in Washington, D.C. A Park Service report found that this arch could damage the historical significance of many nearby historic sites around the city. The report raised concerns about how the structure might affect the integrity of these locations.
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6 sourcesPark Service Releases Sites ‘Adversely Affected’ By Triumphal Arch
Report: Arch could harm the integrity of many of Washington's historical sites
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2 developments- Aug 3Park Service finds Trump's arch would adversely affect dozens of historic sites around DC
- Aug 4Trump's arch could harm the integrity of many of Washington's historical sites, report says
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