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Arlington House
Coverage of Arlington House in the Nexus archive.
President Trumpperson1Lincoln Memorialplace1Arlington National Cemeteryplace1Vietnam War veteransorganization1Memorial Circleplace1One Nation Under Godtopic1Liberty and Justice for Alltopic1Virginiaplace1invasive plant lawtopic1opioid overdosestopic1Medicaidtopic1Virginia Democratsorganization1Robert E. Leeperson1transmission line routetopic1
- The Arch Is Atrocious
President Trump's proposed 250-foot arch at Memorial Circle near the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery faces opposition for disrupting the solemn atmosphere of these sites. The arch, featuring gilded statuary and inscriptions like 'One Nation Under God,' was approved by a federal commission but is challenged by Vietnam War veterans in court. Critics argue it would overshadow the historical significance of Lincoln and the war dead.
- Virginia closes loophole in invasive plant law and more state headlines
Virginia closed a loophole in its invasive plant law. Opioid overdoses have decreased, but Medicaid cuts may hinder treatment access. Virginia Democrats are seeking the return of materials related to Robert E. Lee from Arlington House.