Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Refills After Trump Paints Basin 'American Flag Blue'

3 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · Jun 6

Water began flowing back into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 5, restoring the Washington landmark after a renovation ordered by President Donald Trump.
The work included repainting the pool basin a deep shade Trump called “American flag blue,” a change highlighted as the refilling got underway.
AP’s latest report was presented as a photo gallery, showing the Washington Monument reflected in the partially refilled pool in evening light.

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Will the new 'American flag blue' basin enhance reflections or turn a landmark into a theme park attraction?

What is the long-term environmental cost of painting over a national landmark's historic basin?

With costs up to $14.8M, why did the reflecting pool's renovation bypass standard historic review?