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Trump Is Creating A ‘Garden of American Heroes' & He Wants Alex Trebek To Be In It

Trebek would be honoured with a statue.
Trump's ‘Garden of American Heroes' Could Include An Alex Trebek Statue
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Canadian-born Alex Trebek has been listed as one of the 200 people set to be celebrated in Donald Trump’s “National Garden of American Heroes.”

In a new statement, shared by the White House on January 18, it was confirmed that Trebek has been selected for a statue in the soon-to-be-built American garden.

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Per the White House release, Trebek is set to join famous faces like Walt Disney, Albert Einstein, Elvis Presley, Steve Jobs, Martin Luther King, Jr., Theodore Roosevelt and Whitney Houston, among others.

“In short, each individual has been chosen for embodying the American spirit of daring and defiance, excellence and adventure, courage and confidence, loyalty and love,” reads the notice.

Trebek, who hosted Jeopardy! for 34 seasons, is originally from Sudbury, Ontario. However, he did become a U.S. citizen in 1997.

The TV host died of pancreatic cancer in November 2020.

A location for the garden is still to be confirmed, but the order says the project is ready and prepared to “move forward.”

The executive order is one of the last Trump will sign before President-elect Joe Biden is inaugurated on January 20, 2021.

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    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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