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June 4, 2026
Trump Announces New Walkway to Connect Lincoln Memorial to Potomac River
- President Trump revealed plans for a new walkway, dubbed the 'promenade', linking the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River.
- The project seeks to revive the memorial's original design, which was altered by surrounding roadways.
- This announcement follows Trump's ongoing efforts to renovate key sites in Washington, DC, including the Reflecting Pool.
4 Sources
- Trump Plans to Create a Promenade at the Lincoln MemorialJun 4, 2026 at 9:33 PM · NYT
- Trump says promenade will be built connecting Lincoln Memorial to Potomac RiverJun 4, 2026 at 10:09 PM · CNN
- Trump to build Lincoln Memorial promenade as part of Washington revampJun 5, 2026 at 1:03 AM · Reuters
- Trump teases Lincoln Memorial 'promenade'Jun 5, 2026 at 3:08 PM · The Hill