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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsUSA Omen: Lexington "Liberty Arch" collapses immediately
April 18, 2025 | 12:42 PM - The Boston Globe
"In a scene reminiscent of a Parks and Recreation sight gag, Lexington unveiled a snazzy new arch Thursday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary Wars start
only for the arch to topple almost immediately.
"The calamitous reveal came as part of Lex250s Patriots Day Awards Ceremony, and the arch in question was modeled after one erected in 1875 to welcome then-President Ulysses S. Grant to Lexington for the 100th anniversary festivities.:
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https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/04/18/lexington-250th-anniversary-revolution-commemorative-arch-falls/?p1=recirc_mostpopular
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USA Omen: Lexington "Liberty Arch" collapses immediately (Original Post)
BoRaGard
Apr 2025
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I guess they didn't let the Elmers set long enough on the cardboard arch.
Liberal In Texas
Apr 2025
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Liberal In Texas
(16,438 posts)1. I guess they didn't let the Elmers set long enough on the cardboard arch.
How embarrassing.
BoRaGard
(7,591 posts)2. They could have tried the leggo approach
Leggo my Eggo? Maybe
eppur_se_muova
(42,546 posts)3. Liberty failed for lack of strong support. nt