The Militarization of Memorials: A Dubious Defense Strategy President Trump's plans for Washington D. C. have raised concerns about the conflation of national security with grandiose architectural projects.
His latest proposal, to convert a planned memorial arch into a military complex, has sparked debate about the true intentions behind these initiatives.
The 250 foot tall arch was initially intended as a tribute to American history and democracy, situated between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.