A New Garden of Heroes in Washington D.C.

May 15, 2026, 18:41
USPolitics

Introduction

President Donald Trump wants a new park in West Potomac Park. This park will have statues of famous American people.

Main Body

The park is for the 250th birthday of the USA. It will have 250 statues of important people. The government has 40 million dollars for these statues. But there is a problem. The law says the government must ask many people before they build things in the city. The President did not do this. He also wants to change other places. He wants a new ballroom at the White House and a big arch near a cemetery. He also wants a golf course in the park.

Conclusion

The President wants to change the city quickly. Now, some people are taking the government to court because the rules are not followed.

Learning

🧩 The 'Want' Pattern

In this story, we see one word used many times to describe a person's desires: Want.

How to use it: Person + want/wants + thing

Examples from the text:

  • President Trump wants a new park. →\rightarrow (One person)
  • He wants a new ballroom. →\rightarrow (One person)
  • He wants a golf course. →\rightarrow (One person)

💡 A2 Tip: When talking about one person (He, She, or a Name), always add an -s to the word: Want →\rightarrow Wants

🏛ī¸ Vocabulary: City & Law

WordSimple Meaning
StatuesStone people
GovernmentThe people in charge
Law / RulesThings you must follow
CourtWhere a judge decides who is right

Vocabulary Learning

park (n.)
a public green area in a city
Example:We went to the park to play soccer.
statue (n.)
a carved or cast figure of a person
Example:The statue of Lincoln stands in the square.
government (n.)
the group of people who run a country
Example:The government made new rules.
law (n.)
a rule that people must follow
Example:The law says you must wear a seatbelt.
city (n.)
a large town with many buildings
Example:New York is a busy city.
court (n.)
a place where judges hear cases
Example:She went to court to defend herself.
rules (n.)
a set of instructions that people follow
Example:The rules are written on the board.
president (n.)
the leader of a country
Example:The president signed the bill.
White House (n.)
the official home of the US president
Example:The White House is in Washington D.C.
cemetery (n.)
a place where people bury the dead
Example:The cemetery is quiet at night.