After D.C.'s Reflecting Pool gets repainted, visitors ask: What changed?
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been repainted and refilled after a lengthy project that sparked mixed reactions from the public. Many visitors noted that the pool's appearance did not significantly change, with some describing it as looking similar to its previous state. Despite initial concerns about the color, observers generally welcomed the return of the water and the improved cleanliness of the pool.
- ▪The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was recently resurfaced and repainted, leading to its reopening after weeks of closure.
- ▪Visitors have expressed mixed feelings about the new color, with many stating it looks similar to the previous gray appearance.
- ▪The project faced delays and legal challenges, including a lawsuit regarding historic preservation reviews.
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National After D.C.'s Reflecting Pool gets repainted, visitors ask: What changed? June 5, 20265:12 PM ET By Rachel Treisman Workers refill the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Friday, after a weeks-long project to resurface and repaint the basin. Rahmat Gul/AP hide caption toggle caption Rahmat Gul/AP WASHINGTON — Water is flowing back into the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, after a controversial painting job kept it closed for weeks. And to many onlookers, it doesn't look much different. "The pool gets completed at 4 o'clock and the water will start to flow in … and it's going to be beautiful," President Trump told reporters in the Oval office on Wednesday.
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