- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s fresh “American flag blue” liner now looks noticeably grayer after being drained for cleaning of algae and debris, and the pool wasn’t ready by the July 4 target.
- What began as a $1.5 million repair promise grew to more than $16 million — roughly $14.7M to repaint/waterproof the floor and $1.7M for a water‑purification system.
- Park officials say the liner was cut by vandals and several people (including former Olympian David Hearn) have been charged, while critics argue the problems reflect shoddy workmanship.
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