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World War II memorial sparks clash over design on Mall
At a National Capital Planning Commission hearing a proposed World War II memorial drew fierce criticism as a "confused set of half baked notions" led by Rep. Norton, challenging supporters including Bob Dole and Daniel Inouye who urged timely approval for a Veterans Day groundbreaking. The plan places the memorial at the Lincoln Memorial head of the Reflecting Pool, raising concerns about vista interference.
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