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A colossal 250-foot Triumphal Arch for D.C.’s veterans is sparking controversy—taller than the 130-foot legal limit set in 1910. While federal officials argue the law doesn’t apply to federal buildings, the National Planning Commission insists it does, proposing a redesign: shrink the observation deck and add the saved space to Lady Liberty’s statue, making her 100 feet tall while keeping the arch’s grand scale. Critics, including Gold Star mothers and veterans, say the sheer size and location disrespect the solemn memorial landscape and those buried nearby. Though the commission gave preliminary approval, the FAA must still approve and conduct a full air traffic study before construction can begin. Built with concrete and granite—not marble or limestone—the project aims for a blistering 20-hour daily build over two years.

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