Trump announces a new pedestrian bridge project near National Mall

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President Trump announced plans Thursday to build another project near the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

A new pedestrian bridge or promenade would connect the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River. It would be yet another on a list of building and renovation projects the president has undertaken around Washington.

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President Trump announced plans Thursday to build another project near the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

A new pedestrian bridge or promenade would connect the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River. It would be yet another on a list of building and renovation projects the president has undertaken around Washington.

Check out NPR News Now wherever you listen to podcasts for more of today’s ne…

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