President Trump Announces National Garden of American Heroes in West Potomac Park

President Trump announced plans to build a National Garden of American Heroes in Washington, D.C.'s West Potomac Park. The announcement came in a Friday morning post that included an aerial photo of the site. The post described the park area as a barren field of prime waterfront real estate along the Potomac River.

It said the completed project would feature elegant landscaping and statues, turning the space into one of the world's most beautiful public areas. The garden would include statues of Founding Fathers, military warriors, religious leaders, civil rights champions, world-class athletes, artists, entertainers and others.

The stated goal is for visitors from the United States and abroad to learn from and be inspired by the figures. The project is one of several infrastructure initiatives connected to the 250th anniversary of the United States. Officials are also renovating the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial ahead of the 2026 celebrations.

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The project is projected to cost under $2 million. Officials are separately seeking approval from Congress and the National Capital Planning Commission for a 250-foot-tall Triumphal Arch to be placed in front of Arlington National Cemetery. The proposed arch would be taller than any existing building in Washington, D.C. The National Garden of American Heroes would build on other ongoing work in the capital, including construction of a new White House ballroom.

The park project has not yet detailed a timeline or cost estimate. >"I am proud to announce the site of the NATIONAL GARDEN OF AMERICAN HEROES.