National memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring Thomas Jefferson, built 1939–1943
Civil rights leaders have announced a major demonstration in Washington, D.C. for Aug. 28, marking the 63rd anniversary of the 1963 march. The event, led by Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III, aims to press Congress after a Supreme Court ruling tightened voting rights protections and spurred state redistricting.
The National Park Service has backed the location and scale of Trump’s proposed 250-foot Triumphal Arch, saying it reflects the site’s character and marks 250 years of independence, though it would adversely affect hundreds of historic properties and sightlines around Washington. The report argues alternative sites are not reasonable, while opponents say the arch would transform the National Mall.