Washington, Feb 5 (efe). — US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that his government plans to build an arch in the capital that will be larger than the famous Arc de Triomphe in Paris. In an interview with NBC News, Trump stated that the structure will reach approximately 250 feet in height (about 76 meters), making it taller than its Parisian counterpart, which is about 164 feet tall. According to the president, the intention is for Washington to have its own monument that reflects 'the power and history' of the American nation. The project will be part of the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, scheduled for 2026, and is part of a series of initiatives promoted by the White House to highlight the country's patriotic legacy. The arch would be located near the Arlington Memorial Bridge, on the border between Washington, D.C., and Virginia, at a point that visually connects Arlington National Cemetery with the Lincoln Memorial. The White House considers that this area offers the most appropriate setting for a national commemorative emblem.
