Doug Burgum: “Despite Congress’s intent, the site became and remains today a barren…”

On the recordSeptember 4, 2026

Despite Congress’s intent, the site became and remains today a barren traffic circle lacking any monumental treatment and significant historic value.

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Republican · North Dakota

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Defense of the arch’s construction on historical grounds.

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Doug Burgum: “Despite Congress’s intent, the site became and remains today a barren traffic circle lacking any monumental treatment…”