2026 renovations of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

In April 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump launched renovations of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, awarding a no-bid contract for working including the resurfacing of its bottom in a color he called "American flag blue". The project was advertised as beautifying the prominent water feature in the U.S. capital city, but algae growth returned soon after completion of the work and the lining added during resurfacing quickly began to peel.

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