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Trump floats Lincoln Memorial promenade project

President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, the man tasked with undertaking many of the D.C. projects. Photo: Finn Gomez/Getty Images

President Trump on Monday revived his idea to build a promenade behind the Lincoln Memorial.

Why it matters: The proposal joins Trump's growing list of plans to reshape Washington, from the Triumphal Arch to the East Potomac golf course. Several projects face legal challenges and a time crunch.

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