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flag Advocates seek a 2030 D.C. memorial for Thomas Paine, author of "Common Sense," pending final approval.

flag On the 250th anniversary of Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense,” advocates are pushing for a long-delayed memorial in Washington, D.C., following a 2024 recommendation by the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission to place it on the National Mall. flag The project, authorized by a 2022 law, awaits final approval from Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, with a 2030 completion deadline if endorsed. flag Paine, a self-educated immigrant whose writings helped inspire American independence, remains a polarizing figure due to his later criticism of organized religion. flag Despite bipartisan support and prior congressional mandates, past efforts stalled over funding and momentum. flag The memorial, to be funded privately, would honor Paine’s enduring influence on American ideals, though his legacy continues to spark debate.

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