Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to be drained for repairs
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Donald Trump, U.S. National Park Service, Atlantic Industrial Coatings
Washington D.C., USA
June 2026
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will be drained for repairs due to algae and peeling paint, shortly after a $14.7-million renovation. President Trump has threatened prosecution for alleged vandalism, though evidence is disputed.
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