Lincoln Memorial pool renovation hits $14.7 million (opens in new tab)

The cost of federal work on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has risen to $14.7 million, according to federal records cited by The Hill, after President Trump ordered the National Mall landmark repainted and resealed ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary. The renovation included an “American Flag Blue” coating or sealant selected by Trump, and the pool was refilled after the work. Within days, bright green algae bloomed in the pool, and blue material began peeling from the bottom ...