Company plans George Washington statue taller than Statue of Liberty

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00:00A private group wants to build a monument that would literally overshadow the Statue of Liberty by nearly 345 feet.

00:06Proposed for Chesapeake, Virginia, the 500-foot stainless steel monument of George Washington would become the tallest in the U.S.,

00:13gazing solemnly toward the Potomac to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.

00:18The group behind it, a Texas startup called Moore Monuments, says the goal is to honor Washington and ignite a sense of unity and patriotism.

00:26And supporters call it a bold tribute to American heritage, a symbol of national pride that future generations can rally around.

00:33But like always, not everyone's sold.

00:35Concerns range from environmental impact to a lack of finalized design, permits, or construction timeline.

00:40One skeptic noted it's a grand idea, but without a clear roadmap, it risks becoming just another ambitious concept.

00:46More monuments insist the statue will be privately funded, avoiding taxpayer dollars.

00:51Still, comparison to Lady Liberty's own rocky journey from delays to fundraising hurdles are hard to ignore.

00:56But what do you think? Are you in favor of this project or is it just another monument to a waste of time?

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