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The triumphal arch holds a very important place in the annals of Western architecture and urbanism. In Roman times it played a lofty honorific role, even though most Roman arches commemorated civic achievements and personages rather than military victories. The freestanding monumental arch was a syncretic creation, structurally derived from Etruscan gateways and decoratively enriched with Hellenistic architectural and sculptural forms. Its distinctive presence, which accommodated an astonishing variety in massing and detail, enriched towns and cities across the Roman empire, from Spain to Syria. The monumental arch should be regarded as a universal entity—eminently appropriate, one would think, to...

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he has nominated Monica Crowley for Ambassador, Assistant Secretary of State, and Chief of Protocol of the United States of America. Trump wrote that Crowley "will be the Administration Representative for major U.S. hosted events, including America’s 250th Birthday in 2026, the FIFA World Cup in 2026, and the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028." "During my First Term, Monica did an incredible job as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Public Affairs," he added. "For her exceptional service, she received the Alexander Hamilton Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Department.

Does anyone remember this? One year ago, Donald Trump outlined his idea for a one year long celebration, beginning On Memorial Day 2025, and culminating on July 4th, 2026 to commemorate the 250th Birthday of our nation. He also pledged to do some other things. Very short, but worth watching.

President-elect Trump will have the honor of presiding over the celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America on July 4th 2026, presenting an opportunity for him to throw the greatest party ever. The United States Semiquincentennial, as it is officially known, has been in the works for the past eight years, even before Trump took office the first time as the 45th president. Now, as the 47th, he can give it his unique flavor. Officially, the planning falls under the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, established by Congress in 2016. But Trump can be sure...

Will there be any huge celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 2026, the 250th Anniversary?