National Historic Preservation Act
Coverage of National Historic Preservation Act in the Nexus archive.
- NPS wants public comments on Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch
The National Park Service is seeking public comments on a proposed 250-foot Triumphal Arch by President Donald Trump, located at Memorial Circle between Arlington National Cemetery and Memorial Bridge. Concerns include construction impacts on traffic, pedestrian access, and landscape changes. Comments are due by June 15.
- Lawsuit seeks to halt Trump's makeover of Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool
A lawsuit has been filed to halt Donald Trump's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial's reflecting pool, citing violation of the National Historic Preservation Act. The Cultural Landscape Foundation seeks to block the replacement of the pool's 'gray stone' appearance. The lawsuit is the latest in a string of court challenges to Trump's efforts to remake Washington DC landmarks.