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The April 11 article, \u201cDesigns unveiled for Trump\u2019s arch in Washington,\u201d referred to it being modeled on Rome\u2019s Arch of Titus, as was Paris\u2019 Arc de Triomphe. The reference to Titus and information on Donald Trump\u2019s plans brought to mind some unpleasant facts about Titus\u2019 arch that shouldn\u2019t be resurrected in our nation\u2019s capital.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The April 11 article, \u201cDesigns unveiled for Trump\u2019s arch in Washington,\u201d referred to it being modeled on Rome\u2019s Arch of Titus, as was Paris\u2019 Arc de Triomphe. The reference to Titus and information on Donald Trump\u2019s plans brought to mind some unpleasant facts about Titus\u2019 arch that shouldn\u2019t be resurrected in our nation\u2019s capital. 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