Burgum Sets Two-Week Timeline for Arlington Arch Excavation

U.S. · 2026-09-04 23:45:03

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said excavation work for a 250-foot-tall arch at Arlington National Cemetery will begin within two weeks, NPR News reported.

The project lacks final approval. PBS NewsHour reported on the planned dimensions of the structure that Donald Trump is pursuing.

Veterans, including three Vietnam veterans, have filed a lawsuit to block the construction. The legal effort is supported by the organization VoteVets and criticized by retired Army Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton.

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