Decision Record - Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle

The National Park Service has completed a Revised Environmental Assessment (EA) (DOI-NPS-13697) and Revised Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle. After careful consideration of the alternatives analyzed in the EA and the conclusions reached in the FONSI, the Department of the Interior authorized the proposed action, hereafter referred to as the selected action, for implementation.

The purpose of the selected action is to celebrate 250 years of American independence by honoring Americas founding principles through installation of an arch at the intersection of Arlington Memorial Bridge and Memorial Avenue within George Washington Memorial Parkway, in a manner consistent with the avenue's established role as a ceremonial gateway and "Avenue of Heroes" celebrating valor, sacrifice, and American heritage.

Arlington Memorial Bridge and Memorial Avenue serve as a ceremonial entrance to Washington, D.C. and the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery, physically and symbolically uniting the nation's history along a corridor already lined with monuments honoring diverse figures of American significance. Executive Order 14252, Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful, directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop proposals to ensure Federal buildings and lands uplift and beautify public spaces and generate in the citizenry pride in and respect for our Nation, promoting beautification and the preservation of our history and heritage. Installation of an appropriate structure presents an opportunity to advance that directive within one of the most symbolically significant corridors in the Capital.

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11 05 2026 - Decision Record for Arch FINAL - Executed   (484.2 KB, PDF file) Appendix A Triumphal Arch Decision Record Revised FONSI.pdf   (239.8 KB, PDF file) Appendix E Triumphal Arch Decision Record NHPA Correspondence.pdf   (15.3 MB, PDF file) Appendix F Triumphal Arch Decision Record ESA and MBTA Documents.pdf   (859.1 KB, PDF file) Appendix G Triumphal Arch Decision Record CFA Correspondence.pdf   (208.4 KB, PDF file) Appendix H Triumphal Arch Decision Record NCPC Correspondence.pdf   (9.7 MB, PDF file) Appendix I Triumphal Arch Decision Record FAA Reports.pdf   (363.9 KB, PDF file) Disclaimer: Links within the above document(s) were valid as of the date published. Note: Some of the files may be in PDF format and can be viewed using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software. You may download a free copy of from Adobe Systems.