On September 4, 2024, an online meeting took place with members of NCMAC. The Thomas Paine Memorial Association sought the approval of National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission (NCMAC) in order to move forward with the project. Margaret Downey and Congressman Jamie Raskin presented many reasons why Paine is deserving of a memorial and they emphasized that the story of the founding of the United States of America is not complete without highlighting Paine’s historic contributions. Spoiler alert: The Commissioners unanimously voted “yes” in favor of an Area One location. This video highlights testimony and the viewpoints of the NCMAC Commissioners.
Thomas Paine Monument Advisory Commission Sep 4 Meeting
