Donald Trump Unveils Renovated Reflecting Pool With Anti-Vandal Cameras
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is almost full and looks good after recent renovations. He also said new cameras are installed to stop vandalism, following earlier problems with damage and algae growth in the pool.Key Facts
- The Reflecting Pool is currently about 85% full, according to President Trump.
- The pool was resurfaced with a blue coating called “American flag blue” before the 250th anniversary of American independence.
- Costs for the renovation rose from an initial estimate of $1.5–2 million to about $16 million.
- After refilling, the pool experienced algae growth and peeling of the new coating.
- Some damage was blamed on vandalism, but federal prosecutors dismissed vandalism cases, finding installation problems were the main cause.
- Cameras have been installed around the pool to prevent vandalism.
- The grass near the pool was replaced after President Trump said it was damaged by chemical poisoning.
- The Reflecting Pool had major repairs finished in 2012 to fix sinking and leaks.
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