Federal Government to Begin Excavation for 250-Foot Triumphal Arch Near Arlington National Cemetery
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The Department of the Interior plans to start excavation within two weeks for a 250-foot granite triumphal arch on National Park Service land near Arlington National Cemetery. The project, described by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum as one of the 'Great Pieces of American Architecture,' is scheduled for completion in two to three years and includes an observation deck and golden statues. Vietnam War veterans have filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order to halt the work.