A lawsuit seeks to stop Trump from painting the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue (opens in new tab)

One of the most iconic features in Washington, D.C., is facing a major change. Last month, President Donald Trump announced plans to paint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool “American flag blue.” At 2,030 feet long and 170 feet wide, the iconic pool has historically featured an achromatic basin, allowing for the water to serve as a mirror to its surroundings. The president’s proposal will alter the look and meaning of the historic monument. In response, the Cultural Landscape Foundation, a ...